Automation design
In automation design we define the
control modes
When and why to automate?
Automation is required to protect from improper
operators'
activity and to release mental resources in favor of the primary
operators'
activity (
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Automation is required in various situations:
- In routine operation, to release
operator's
mental resources in favor of the primary tasks (
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In exceptional situations, to protect from improper
operators'
activity and to release mental resources in favor of the problem solving (
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In emergency, to ensure fast and safe response in the problems solving, and to prevent undesired
operators' actions
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When and why manual control is better?
Manual control is best for problem solving, for investigating the
situation by trial and
error.
Who decides which is better?
Designing the
control of the control mode
Updated on 19 Jun 2016.