HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACES - MEDIATORS BETWEEN WORKERS AND MODERN AUTOMATED PRODUCTION

Abstract

The modern world is at the intersection of technological progress and industrial transformations, where production automation and human-machine interfaces (HMI) define the new face of industrial progress. The growing need to optimize production processes and search for effective ways of interaction between people and technology is an important issue highlighted in this article.
Effective operation of any enterprise is possible only under the condition of using up-to-date tools for supporting production processes. Specific properties of modern information systems for production automation are their difficult perception by untrained workers. This leads to a lack of mutual understanding between workers and automated devices and, as a result, a decrease in the productivity of the enterprise and an increase in the probability of dangerous situations at work. The paper presents the results of the study of the relationship between man and automation tools through human-machine interfaces. The obtained results can be used in the design or conversion of outdated production facilities. Human-machine interfaces are one of the most important automation tools used in modern industry. In today's conditions, the further development of automation technologies is a reflection of the natural needs of production, in order to increase the specific productivity of enterprises and reduce the costs of wages for redundant workers. The increase in relative labor productivity makes it possible to increase output without increasing capital and operating costs for maintaining technological equipment. In addition, modern technologies of augmented reality expand the possibilities of human-machine interaction in production, and the ergonomics and convenience of interfaces are a guarantee of quick adaptation of newcomers and effective use of their potential in production.
Thus, a comprehensive approach to the implementation of modern human-machine interfaces opens up wide opportunities for increasing the efficiency and competitiveness of production in various industries.