Evaluation of different feedback designs for target guidance in human controlled robotic cranes: A comparison between high and low performance groups.
Appl Ergon
; 116: 104204, 2024 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-38128400
ABSTRACT
Labour shortages and costly operator training are driving the need for digital on-board robotic crane operator support in forestry and construction. This simulator study investigated the effects of sonification (auditory, pitch/loudness) and continuous visual (brightness/size) feedback on aiming movements with a robotic crane for low and high performers. The feedback was designed non-linear and linear. Thirty-six participants controlled a robotic crane bimanually using joysticks across 320 movements. Performance and skill indicators (movement time, accuracy, trajectory, smoothness) as well as satisfaction, and usefulness were assessed. Low-performing participants showed higher movement accuracy, particularly with non-linear pitch feedback compared to visual feedback. High performers exhibited no significant performance improvement in movement time, accuracy, or smoothness. There was no effect of linear or non-linear mapping of the feedback. Additionally, perceived satisfaction was lower with auditory than visual feedback. These results suggest that real-time auditory feedback can enhance operator accuracy whereas acceptance remains challenging.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Robótica
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Robóticos
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
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Appl Ergon
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Appl. ergon
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Applied ergonomics
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de publicação:
Reino Unido