Mastering a robot workforce: review of single human multiple robots systems and their impact on occupational safety and health and system performance.

IF 2.4 3区工程技术 Q3 ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL

Ergonomics Pub Date : 2025-07-11 DOI:10.1080/00140139.2025.2529316

Estefany Rey-Becerra, Sascha Wischniewski

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Abstract

As highly autonomous mobile robots increasingly integrate into workplaces, they still require human oversight despite advances in artificial intelligence (AI). single human multiple robot (SHMR) systems enable one operator to monitor and control multiple robots simultaneously through a user interface, optimising resources and reducing human exposure to hazardous environments. While these systems offer advantages in effectiveness, efficiency and flexibility, they present challenges in managing attention and cognitive load. This study aims to systematically expand the understanding of SHMR system characteristics by addressing four key aspects: (1) robot composition, (2) roles of humans and robots, (3) interface design and (4) their impact on performance outcomes. Through an explorative search, 658 records were identified, with 44 studies selected for detailed analysis. The findings are consolidated into a practical checklist for designing and evaluating SHMR systems to facilitate efficient human-robot interaction (HRI).

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掌握机器人劳动力：回顾单人多机器人系统及其对职业安全健康和系统性能的影响。

随着高度自主的移动机器人越来越多地融入工作场所，尽管人工智能（AI）取得了进步，但它们仍然需要人类的监督。单人机多机器人（SHMR）系统使一名操作员能够通过用户界面同时监视和控制多个机器人，优化资源并减少人类暴露在危险环境中。虽然这些系统在有效性、效率和灵活性方面具有优势，但它们在管理注意力和认知负荷方面提出了挑战。本研究旨在通过解决以下四个关键方面来系统地扩展对SHMR系统特征的理解：(1)机器人组成；(2)人类和机器人的角色；(3)界面设计；(4)它们对性能结果的影响。通过探索性检索，确定了658份记录，并选择了44份研究进行详细分析。研究结果被整合到设计和评估SHMR系统的实用清单中，以促进有效的人机交互（HRI）。

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来源期刊

Ergonomics 工程技术-工程：工业

CiteScore

4.60

自引率

12.50%

发文量

147

审稿时长

6 months

期刊介绍： Ergonomics, also known as human factors, is the scientific discipline that seeks to understand and improve human interactions with products, equipment, environments and systems. Drawing upon human biology, psychology, engineering and design, Ergonomics aims to develop and apply knowledge and techniques to optimise system performance, whilst protecting the health, safety and well-being of individuals involved. The attention of ergonomics extends across work, leisure and other aspects of our daily lives. The journal Ergonomics is an international refereed publication, with a 60 year tradition of disseminating high quality research. Original submissions, both theoretical and applied, are invited from across the subject, including physical, cognitive, organisational and environmental ergonomics. Papers reporting the findings of research from cognate disciplines are also welcome, where these contribute to understanding equipment, tasks, jobs, systems and environments and the corresponding needs, abilities and limitations of people. All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees.