Citation

Beringer DB. Proc. Hum. Factors Ergon. Soc. Annu. Meet. 1981; 25(1): 590.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1071181381025001154

PMID

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Abstract

Many contemporary human-machine systems are becoming increasingly automated. In some instances this automation is complete (robot-operated assembly lines). The Japanese automobile industry is a prime example of this type of implementation. In 1965 approximately 68 working hours were required to produce one subcompact automobile. Automation of press forming of sheet metals, casting, forging, welding, and engine assembly had reduced that number to approximately 25 by 1977. The military has also followed the trend towards automation with the development of the Patriot missle system, designed to identify targets, make engagement decisions, assign weapons, and lock on to and engage the target, all without human intervention.

Language: en