Abstract
Production systems consist of complex combinations of
human-and-machine interactions, material flows, energy
transitions and workflows. Additionally, production
enterprises are challenged with handling the
environmental impacts and societal effects of their
processes - including workplace ergonomics. One way of
testing different system solutions quickly, early and at
low cost (or consequence) is to use computer-based
simulation. This paper introduces the production
simulation tool SIMTER, which allows users to build a 3D
animated model of a human-machine work system and explore
the output consequences of different Levels of Automation
(ranging from letting tasks be performed by either a
human worker, a human worker using a range of tools, or
an automated machine). The SIMTER tool facilitates
concurrent assessment of Ergonomics, Automation Levels
and Environmental Impacts. Development work to date has
shown that combining these factors is technically
feasible and potentially very useful for integrating
ergonomics into design processes.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the XLth Conference of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists |
| Place of Publication | Quebec |
| Publisher | Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE) |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | XLth Conference of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists, September 14-17, 2009 - Quebec, Canada Duration: 14 Sept 2009 → 17 Sept 2009 |
Conference
| Conference | XLth Conference of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists, September 14-17, 2009 |
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| Country/Territory | Canada |
| City | Quebec |
| Period | 14/09/09 → 17/09/09 |