Computer control of functions previously managed by the operator may enhance or detract from performance. At the extreme of the computer controlled continuum we find man as the passive observer of equipment, intervening only when a malfunction is perceived. Some industries, such as commercial aircraft and process control operations have moved a long way toward this extreme. In trucks and automobiles radar crash avoidance devices, automatic speed control, computer assisted braking and steering, etc., are moving us in that same direction. We have done an excellent job of making such equipment more and more reliable but have done little about improving reliability of the operator. Tasks where monitoring and intervention in the operation of equipment is seldom required are referred to in the psychological literature as 'vigilance tasks'. Man's ability to perform such tasks for extended periods of time is at best poor. What can be done to improve this situation. We will present data involving the monitoring of eye movements and the eyelids to document the problem and provide some solutions to deal with components of the problem. What impact will advanced technology involving robotics, motion detection and machine vision have on automotive safety? What impact will it have on safety of the manufacturing process? It is proposed that advances in technology are a mixed blessing with respect to issues of automotive safety. As the job of driving a vehicle becomes easier and easier it does not logically follow that it becomes safer and safer.
Automation and automobile accidents
Fahrzeugautomation und Automobilunfälle
1995
9 Seiten, 5 Bilder, 8 Quellen
Conference paper
English
Mensch-Maschine-System , menschliches Verhalten , Arbeitssicherheit , Messwarte , Automatisierung , Kraftwagen , Verkehrsunfall , Rechnersteuerung , Störungsfall , Lastkraftwagen , Radar , Drehzahlregelung , Lenkung (Fahrzeug) , Zuverlässigkeit , Überwachung , Roboter , maschinelles Sehen , Sicherheit
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