Coursecode: wb2404
Coursename: Man-machine systems

DUT creditpoints: 3
ECTS creditpoints: 5
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology
Lecturer(s): Wieringa. Dr.ir. P.A.

Tel.: 015-2785763, 6400
Catalog data:
human supervisory control; human error; human reliability; human operator modelling; descision support system, human factors.

Courseyear: 4
Semester: 2/2/0/0/0
Hours p/w: 2
Other hours: 9
Assessment: oral
Assessm.period(s): on request
(see academic calendar)
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge in system and control theory
Follow up:
Detailed description of topics:
In manual control as well as in supervisory control the human operator is an essential component in the overall system; hence, the dynamics of the supervised plant and thus the performance is directly dependent on human functioning. In the design of Man-Machine interaction knowledge of human behavior is essential. Based on Rasmussen's classification of human behavior, i.e. skill-based, rule-based and knowledge based behavior, control models in time and frequency domain for manual and supervisory control are discussed. Furthermore models based on the Fuzzy Set Theory, Neural Networks and Artificial Intelligence are depicted. Finally, the importance and measuring techniques of mental load will be treated as well as essential aspects of Task Analysis and Human Factors Engineering. It will be indicated in what way and where this knowledge can be achieved in order to design Human-Machine Interfaces, Operator Support Systems, Fault diagnosis Support System, and predictive displays. Guidelines for the design of control rooms, in particular the human-machine interfaces will be discussed.

The course will be illustrated by examples from the process industry, power plants, operation theatres and intensive care units, telemanipulation and telepresence, and the manouvring of large to very large vessels. References to international conferences and literature will be made.
Course material:
Lecture notes and literature.
References from literature:
  • T.B. Sheridan, W.R. Rusell Man Machine Systems. Information, Control, and Decision Models of Human Performance. Cambridge (MA) MIT, 1974, 452 pp.
  • T.B. Sheridan Telerobotics, Automation and human Supervisory Control. Cambridge (MA) MIT, 1992, 393 pp.
Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):
Course intended for control engineers who are involved in supervisory control, inclusive the design of man-machine interfaces. The course is based on many disciplines.
Goals:
To focus at the importance of human supervisory behavior knowledge in the design of supervisory control.
Computer use:
During some of the laboratory exercises
Laboratory project(s): Approx. 9 hours laboratory exercises, with a 10 min. presentation.
Design content:
Task analysis, Human Error Assessment, Human Factors.
Percentage of design: 50%