Abstract
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | ICMS2010: Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Modelling and Simulation, Vol 4 - Modelling and Simulation in Biology, Ecology & Environment |
| Editors | Y Jiang, H Bao |
| Place of Publication | Liverpool |
| Publisher | World Academic Union |
| Pages | 1-7 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Volume | 4 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781846261541 |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2010 |
| Event | 3rd Joint International Conference on Modelling and Simulation and 3rd International Conference on Information and Computing Science - Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China Duration: 4 Jun 2010 → 6 Jun 2010 |
Conference
| Conference | 3rd Joint International Conference on Modelling and Simulation and 3rd International Conference on Information and Computing Science |
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| Abbreviated title | ICMS2010 |
| Country | China |
| City | Wuxi |
| Period | 4/06/10 → 6/06/10 |
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Modeling human performance using learning curves. / Wang, Qian; Sowden, M; Mileham, Antony; Owen, Geraint.
ICMS2010: Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Modelling and Simulation, Vol 4 - Modelling and Simulation in Biology, Ecology & Environment. ed. / Y Jiang; H Bao. Vol. 4 Liverpool : World Academic Union, 2010. p. 1-7.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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TY - CHAP
T1 - Modeling human performance using learning curves
AU - Wang, Qian
AU - Sowden, M
AU - Mileham, Antony
AU - Owen, Geraint
PY - 2010/6
Y1 - 2010/6
N2 - In this paper, we investigated a semi-automated automotive engine assembly line in which the traditional strategy of using fixed workers in each manual assembly section is replaced by a new strategy of using walking workers. With this approach, both worker and engine travel simultaneously down the line; each worker is previously trained to accomplish a series of assembly tasks independently from start to finish in each manual assembly section. The main problem of this design is that each worker needs to be cross-trained to acquire a satisfactory level of skills associated with the assignment of assembly tasks in order to retain a relatively even working speed between two adjacent workstations. In theory, the familiar degree of completing the assigned tasks by each worker through training can be measured and expressed as a learning curve. In this case study, the learning curve has been used to determine a trade-off decision between the complexity of assigned tasks and the duration of completing these tasks by a walking worker at a stabilized level. The paper describes a framework of assessing the human performance by modeling a learning curve for each walking worker based on an integrated model. Thus, a possible and realistic assignment of assembly tasks for a walking worker can be quantified.
AB - In this paper, we investigated a semi-automated automotive engine assembly line in which the traditional strategy of using fixed workers in each manual assembly section is replaced by a new strategy of using walking workers. With this approach, both worker and engine travel simultaneously down the line; each worker is previously trained to accomplish a series of assembly tasks independently from start to finish in each manual assembly section. The main problem of this design is that each worker needs to be cross-trained to acquire a satisfactory level of skills associated with the assignment of assembly tasks in order to retain a relatively even working speed between two adjacent workstations. In theory, the familiar degree of completing the assigned tasks by each worker through training can be measured and expressed as a learning curve. In this case study, the learning curve has been used to determine a trade-off decision between the complexity of assigned tasks and the duration of completing these tasks by a walking worker at a stabilized level. The paper describes a framework of assessing the human performance by modeling a learning curve for each walking worker based on an integrated model. Thus, a possible and realistic assignment of assembly tasks for a walking worker can be quantified.
UR - http://www.worldacademicunion.com/journal/1746-7233WJMS/ICMS2010/
M3 - Chapter
SN - 9781846261541
VL - 4
SP - 1
EP - 7
BT - ICMS2010: Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Modelling and Simulation, Vol 4 - Modelling and Simulation in Biology, Ecology & Environment
A2 - Jiang, Y
A2 - Bao, H
PB - World Academic Union
CY - Liverpool
ER -