Human factor and entropy evaluation in collaborative workplace environment. (23rd March 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Panagou, Sotirios; Fruggiero, Fabio; Lambiase, Alfredo
• Is Part Of: International journal of simulation and process modelling. Volume 17:Number 2/3(2022)
• Page Start: 187
• Page End: 203
• Publication Date: 2022-03-23
• Subjects: ageing -- sustainability -- human factor -- entropy -- workforce -- capabilities -- statistical -- I40 -- simulation -- collaborative -- workplace; Management -- Computer simulation -- Periodicals; Mathematical models -- Periodicals; Operations research -- Periodicals; Simulation methods -- Periodicals; 003.05
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1740-2123

Abstract

The integration of advanced technologies, that the Industry 4.0 framework introduced, in the workplace environment requires the human workforce to adapt to the workplace changes. A rising concern is the role of older workers and how smoothly can they integrate in workplace environments with automation and cobotics. To this extent, we introduce a statistical model based on entropy and human factor sustainability concept. The aim of the proposed model is to calculate the level of uncertainty inside a collaborative workplace by computing the probability of error of human workforce. The probability is calculated by utilising the parameters and variables that governs the interactions between human operators and robotics - cyber systems. This computational model was tested in a complex workplace framework by usage of advanced ICT technologies and tasks of increased complexity. Results show that the age factor plays a role in the uncertainty inside the workplace.