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Chiara Rossato1, Patrik Pluchino1,2, Nicola Cellini1,2,3,4
1Human Inspired Technology Center, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking
|February 18, 2021
Summary
Collaborative robots (cobots) show high worker acceptance in manufacturing. Age influences user experience and perceived workload, but not overall acceptance of these industrial robots.
Area of Science:
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Cognitive Ergonomics
Background:
- Collaborative robots (cobots) are increasingly used in industrial manufacturing.
- Despite benefits, human factors of cobot operators require further investigation.
- Understanding worker experience is crucial for successful cobot integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the subjective experiences of younger and senior workers interacting with industrial collaborative robots.
- To identify age-related differences in human factors during cobot operation.
Main Methods:
- Comparative study involving younger and senior workers.
- Qualitative and quantitative assessment of user experience, usability, and perceived workload.
- Analysis of interaction with industrial collaborative robots across different control modalities.
Main Results:
- High acceptance of cobots was observed across all participants, irrespective of age or control method.
- Significant differences were found between younger and senior workers regarding user experience, usability, and perceived workload.
- Detailed analysis of these age-specific differences is provided.
Conclusions:
- Cobots are well-accepted by manufacturing workers of different age groups.
- Age is a significant factor influencing the user experience and workload perception in human-cobot interaction.
- Further research should consider age-specific design and training for industrial cobot implementation.
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