An Empirical Approach to Performance Criteria for Manipulation

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Tisius ◽  
Mitch Pryor ◽  
Chetan Kapoor ◽  
Delbert Tesar
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Performance Metrics ◽  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
Performance Criteria ◽  
Redundancy Resolution ◽  
Empirical Performance ◽  
Unique Constraint ◽  
Operational Decision Making ◽  
High Level ◽  
Reduced Representations

Empirical performance criteria based on geometric and physical properties are commonly used for real-time decision-making (and design) of redundant anthropomorphic manipulators (serial) or workcells (parallel) performing high level tasks while avoiding obstacles, providing safety, and responding to human commands. This requires configuration management of these complex systems by prioritizing candidate configurations relative to quantifiable secondary objectives with clear physical meanings. Clarity is addressed by using position, inertial, kinetic, and potential energy (gravity and deformation) based metrics that are crisply defined from system and input parameters. Scaling differences among derived performance metrics require normalization to determine their relative import and inclusion in multicriteria decision-making techniques. Large dimensional spaces mean statistically reduced representations are necessary to decipher their relative import and allow an operator without extensive robotic knowledge to use them effectively and independent of a redundancy resolution technique (RRT). We propose two global norms: the unit norm and the average norm for a broad set of performance criteria that quantify these systems’ unique constraint, transmission, and energy characteristics. These norms are then used to select relevant criteria for operational decision-making based on intuitive operator commands instead of abstract mathematical notions. Additionally, a modified RRT is presented that is more robust with respect to changes during operation in the secondary objectives, which allows for greater flexibility when formulating new criteria. Results are illustrated using a variety of new and existing criteria on an anthropomorphic dual-arm system.

scholarly journals Real-Time Data Processing

2021 ◽  
pp. 147-156
Author(s):  
Fabiana Fournier ◽  
Inna Skarbovsky
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Processing System ◽  
Event Processing ◽  
Time Data ◽  
System Architectures ◽  
Real Time Processing ◽  
Operational Decision Making ◽  
Real Time Data Processing ◽  
High Level

AbstractTo remain competitive, organizations are increasingly taking advantage of the high volumes of data produced in real time for actionable insights and operational decision-making. In this chapter, we present basic concepts in real-time analytics, their importance in today’s organizations, and their applicability to the bioeconomy domains investigated in the DataBio project. We begin by introducing key terminology for event processing, and motivation for the growing use of event processing systems, followed by a market analysis synopsis. Thereafter, we provide a high-level overview of event processing system architectures, with its main characteristics and components, followed by a survey of some of the most prominent commercial and open source tools. We then describe how we applied this technology in two of the DataBio project domains: agriculture and fishery. The devised generic pipeline for IoT data real-time processing and decision-making was successfully applied to three pilots in the project from the agriculture and fishery domains. This event processing pipeline can be generalized to any use case in which data is collected from IoT sensors and analyzed in real-time to provide real-time alerts for operational decision-making.

Overcoming Bias in the Deliberations of Distributed Teams

2009 ◽  
Vol 53 (6) ◽  
pp. 444-448
Author(s):  
Marc L. Resnick
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Performance Metrics ◽  
Performance Criteria ◽  
Distributed Teams ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Affective Processes ◽  
Human Decision ◽  
Naturalistic Environment ◽  
Geographically Distributed

Human decision making is subject to a variety of cognitive and affective processes that can significantly impact the nature and quality of the resulting decisions. While commonly referred to as decision making ‘biases’, these processes evolved to satisfy important needs of our genetic ancestors. For example, heuristics that reduce the time and effort required to make decisions may be beneficial in a naturalistic environment that rewards speed and efficiency over precision or perfection. Unfortunately, the modern world has different performance criteria and our cognitive processes have not evolved fast enough to adapt. One example is the geographically distributed team, composed of individuals who communicate using technologies such as email, telephone, and videoconferencing to accomplish business-related objectives. While speed remains important in this environment, precision and accuracy are often the most relevant performance metrics. This paper presents a detailed description of several cognitive and affective processes that are particularly troublesome for geographically distributed teams when deliberating to reach a team consensus and outlines some technological and procedural interventions that can improve the quality of their decision making.

scholarly journals Innovative manufacturing planning based on integrated methodology of rational alternative selection

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-39
Author(s):  
Iryna Kryvonohova ◽  
Yulia Brovkina
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
General Structure ◽  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
Innovation Activity ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Integrated Methodology ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
High Level ◽  
Effectiveness Assessment ◽  
Selection Of

Introduction. Innovation is one of the major factors of economic growth in modern economy on the macrolevel, and a prominent contributor to an enterprise's profit increase at microlevel. Nevertheless, innovation activity is accompanied by a high level of risk and may cause significant losses. Thus, the problem of limiting the risk by developing rational methods of decision making is relevant. Aim and tasks. The article aims at development of integrated methodology for taking a decision as to selection of rational innovative production alternative based on the usage of a group of decision making methods in dependency on conditions under which the decision is being taken. Results. The article analyses decision making process in the context of system approach and defines stages of decision making. Criteria of effective decision are described and classified. Methods of decision making are observed and classified according to the conditions of decision making. The necessary components of integrated methodology of  selection of rational innovative production alternative are defined. The formation principles and general structure of the integrated methodology of selection of rational innovative production alternative are described. Conclusions. The task of decision effectiveness assessment is complicated by simultaneous existence of number of performance goals with different suitability for formal evaluation, negative correlation between speed and accuracy of decision making, and temporal distance between decision making process and goal achievement, which requires employment of discounting methods. The above-mentioned factors determine the necessity for an integrated criterion, which includes economic efficiency indicators but is not reduced to them. Thus, integrated methodology of selection of rational innovative production alternative consists of multicriteria decision making solution, assessment of sufficient range of alternatives, allowance for uncertainty as to input information about criteria, inclusion of different types of criteria measurement, provision of possibility to use alternative information at all stages of decision making process.

Radiological safety and assessment of the performance of X-ray systems in veterinary facilities

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Economides ◽  
C.J. Hourdakis ◽  
C. Pafilis ◽  
G. Simantirakis ◽  
P. Tritakis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Atomic Energy Commission ◽  
Atomic Energy ◽  
Regulatory Control ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
X Ray ◽  
The Public ◽  
Radiological Safety ◽  
High Level

This paper concerns an analysis regarding the performance of X-ray equipment as well as the radiological safety in veterinary facilities. Data were collected from 380 X-ray veterinary facilities countrywide during the on-site regulatory inspections carried out by the Greek Atomic Energy Commission. The analysis of the results shows that the majority of the veterinary radiographic systems perform within the acceptable limits; moreover, the design and shielding of X-ray rooms as well as the applied procedures ensure a high level of radiological safety for the practitioners, operators and the members of the public. An issue that requires specific attention in the optimization process for the proper implementation of veterinary radiology practices in terms of radiological safety is the continuous training of the personnel. The above findings and the regulatory experience gained were valuable decision-making elements regarding the type of the regulatory control of veterinary radiology practices in the new radiation protection framework.

Decision making power of college girls in relation to clothing

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Parul Gill ◽  
Poonam Malik ◽  
Pankaj Gill
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
College Going ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
High Level ◽  
Garment Design ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The present study was undertaken to explore the decision making patterns of college girls in relation to clothing and their satisfaction level with these decision making patterns. Thirty under graduate college girls from Panipat city were approached to record their responses regarding decision making in relation to clothing and satisfaction level through a well structured questionnaire. It was found that most of the girls (56.66%) themselves made the decisions about the type of garment (Indian, western or both) they wear and majority of girls (70%) were highly satisfied with this decision making. Parents performed the role of buyers for their college going daughters' garments in most of the cases (63.33%) and the 73.33% girls had high level of satisfaction with this. In most of the cases (60%) the decision about the garment design was made by the girls themselves and they were highly satisfied with it. Keywords: clothing, college, girls, decision making.

MONITORING THE ATTITUDE OF THE POPULATION TO PROBLEMS OF URBAN ENVIRONMENT FOR SITUATION-AL CENTERS OF A SMART CITY

2019 ◽  
pp. 51-54
Author(s):  
D. Verzilin ◽  
T. Maximova ◽  
I. Sokolova
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Urban Environment ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Online Activity ◽  
Operational Decision Making ◽  
Alternative Sources ◽  
Intelligent Information ◽  
State Of The Environment ◽  
Active Citizen

Goal. The purpose of the study was to search for alternative sources of information on popu-lation’s preferences and response to problems and changes in the urban environment for use in the operational decision-making at situational centers. Materials and methods. The authors used data from search queries with keywords, data on communities in social networks, data from subject forums, and official statistics. Methods of statistical data analysis were applied. Results. The analysis of thematic online activity of the population was performed. The re-sults reflected the interest in the state of the environment, the possibility of distance learning and work, are presented. It was reasoned that measurements of population’s thematic online activity let identify needs and analyze the real-time response to changes in the urban envi-ronment. Such an approach to identifying the needs of the population can be used in addition to the platforms “Active Citizen” of the Smart City project. Conclusions. An analysis of data on online activity of the population for decision-making at situational centers is more operational, flexible and representative, as compared with the use of tools of those platforms. Such an analysis can be used as an alternative to sociological surveys, as it saves time and money. When making management decisions using intelligent information services, it is necessary to take into account the needs of the population, reflect-ed in its socio-economic activity in cyberspace.

Perceived Bank Competition: Operational Decision-Making and Bank Stability

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert M. Bushman ◽  
Bradley E. Hendricks ◽  
Christopher D. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Bank Competition ◽  
Bank Stability ◽  
Operational Decision Making

Evaluations for New Healthcare Environment Commissioning and Operational Decision Making Using Simulation and Human Factors: A Case Study of an Interventional Trauma Operating Room

2021 ◽  
pp. 193758672199966
Author(s):  
Mirette Dubé ◽  
Jason Laberge ◽  
Elaine Sigalet ◽  
Jonas Shultz ◽  
Christine Vis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Operating Room ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Healthcare Team ◽  
Healthcare Environment ◽  
New Process ◽  
Timely Access ◽  
Operational Decision Making

Purpose: The aim of this article is to provide a case study example of the preopening phase of an interventional trauma operating room (ITOR) using systems-focused simulation and human factor evaluations for healthcare environment commissioning. Background: Systems-focused simulation, underpinned by human factors science, is increasingly being used as a quality improvement tool to test and evaluate healthcare spaces with the stakeholders that use them. Purposeful real-to-life simulated events are rehearsed to allow healthcare teams opportunity to identify what is working well and what needs improvement within the work system such as tasks, environments, and processes that support the delivery of healthcare services. This project highlights salient evaluation objectives and methods used within the clinical commissioning phase of one of the first ITORs in Canada. Methods: A multistaged evaluation project to support clinical commissioning was facilitated engaging 24 stakeholder groups. Key evaluation objectives highlighted include the evaluation of two transport routes, switching of operating room (OR) tabletops, the use of the C-arm, and timely access to lead in the OR. Multiple evaluation methods were used including observation, debriefing, time-based metrics, distance wheel metrics, equipment adjustment counts, and other transport route considerations. Results: The evaluation resulted in several types of data that allowed for informed decision making for the most effective, efficient, and safest transport route for an exsanguinating trauma patient and healthcare team; improved efficiencies in use of the C-arm, significantly reduced the time to access lead; and uncovered a new process for switching OR tabletop due to safety threats identified.

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