Virtual reality-based experimental analysis of personality and cognitive traits on task performance and safety in novice tower crane operators

IF 12.6 1区工程技术 Q1 CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

Automation in Construction Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-14 DOI:10.1016/j.autcon.2026.106776

Seungkeun Yeom , Juui Kim , Seungwon Seo , Seongkyun Ahn , Choongwan Koo , Taehoon Hong

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Abstract

This paper investigates how personality traits and psychological-cognitive states influence task performance, safety, and physiological responses of novice tower crane operators through a virtual reality (VR) simulation integrated with continuous biometric monitoring. Fifty participants completed object lifting, obstacle navigation, and precision placement tasks while personality profiles and biosignals (ECG, EDA) were collected and analyzed using principal component analysis,cluster-based classification, and additional statistical methods. High extraversion and situational awareness enhanced speed and accuracy, whereas high openness, stress sensitivity, and acrophobia led to longer durations and reduced accuracy. High conscientiousness shortened task times by 19.12% but increased collisions by approximately threefold, revealing a trade-off between efficiency and safety. By integrating behavioral, cognitive, and physiological data, this work advances technology-enabled, data-driven safety management. The proposed approach enables automated operator risk profiling, intelligent task allocation, and proactive safety interventions for high-rise construction projects involving crane operations.

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基于虚拟现实的塔机新手任务绩效与安全的人格与认知特征实验分析

本文通过结合连续生物特征监测的虚拟现实（VR）模拟，研究了人格特征和心理认知状态如何影响塔式起重机新手的任务绩效、安全性和生理反应。50名参与者完成了物体举起、障碍物导航和精确放置任务，同时收集了性格特征和生物信号（ECG、EDA），并使用主成分分析、基于聚类的分类和其他统计方法进行了分析。高外向性和情境意识提高了速度和准确性，而高开放性、压力敏感性和恐高症导致持续时间更长和准确性降低。高度的责任心将任务时间缩短了19.12%，但将碰撞增加了大约三倍，揭示了效率和安全之间的权衡。通过整合行为、认知和生理数据，这项工作推进了技术驱动、数据驱动的安全管理。所提出的方法为涉及起重机操作的高层建筑项目实现了自动操作员风险分析、智能任务分配和主动安全干预。

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Automation in Construction 工程技术-工程：土木

CiteScore

19.20

自引率

16.50%

发文量

563

审稿时长

8.5 months

期刊介绍： Automation in Construction is an international journal that focuses on publishing original research papers related to the use of Information Technologies in various aspects of the construction industry. The journal covers topics such as design, engineering, construction technologies, and the maintenance and management of constructed facilities. The scope of Automation in Construction is extensive and covers all stages of the construction life cycle. This includes initial planning and design, construction of the facility, operation and maintenance, as well as the eventual dismantling and recycling of buildings and engineering structures.