New Technology and Human Error

1989 ◽  
Vol 102 (1) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Abigail Sellen ◽  
Donald A. Norman ◽  
Jens Rasmussen ◽  
Keith Duncan ◽  
Jacques Leplat
Keyword(s):  
Human Error ◽  
New Technology

Causes and distribution of arsenic contamination in Bangladesh: evidence from the literature

Water Policy ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 362-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Nahar
Keyword(s):  
Water Policy ◽  
Human Error ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Pyrite Oxidation ◽  
Arsenic Concentration ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Arsenic Content ◽  
Precautionary Measure ◽  
Arsenic In Groundwater ◽  
Tube Wells

In attempting to eliminate disease caused by drinking polluted surface water, millions of tube-wells were drilled in Bangladesh. However, owing to arsenic in groundwater, the availability of safe drinking water has declined from earlier achievement of 97% to 51.2%. This article reviews the causes and distribution of arsenic concentration in rural Bangladesh from a wide variety of literature. Scientists have converged to two hypotheses for causes of arsenic in groundwater: the pyrite oxidation hypothesis and the oxy-hydroxide reduction hypothesis. There is a positive correlation between arsenic content in irrigated groundwater and arsenic contained in soils. There is a significant presence of arsenic in rice and leafy vegetables. Today, arsenic is causing toxicity to human health and creating major social problems. This finding implies that, had there been a precautionary measure taken when a new technology tube-well was being introduced, in the form of testing water for harmful metals, the risk that the rural population is facing now could have been drastically reduced. This lack of precautionary measure, before starting a mass installation of tube-wells for drinking and irrigation should be seen as a “human error” and avoided in future water policy and planning.

Towards Adoption of Smart Contract in Construction Industry in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-160
Author(s):  
Dewi Noorain Bolhassan ◽  
Chai Changsaar ◽  
Ali Raza Khoso ◽  
Loo Siawchuing ◽  
Jibril Adewale Bamgbade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Human Error ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Smart Contracts ◽  
Implementation Framework ◽  
Contract Administration ◽  
Contract Duration ◽  
Smart Contract ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Short Term Contract

The revolution of Malaysian Construction 4.0 through emerging technologies has brought a paradigm shift that has digitalized the construction sector. There is a need to adopt a computerized protocol to assist in automating the performance of a contract to meet future digital challenges. Therefore, this paper aims to serve as a pioneer study to investigate the implementation of the Malaysian construction industry to adopt smart contracts. This study adopted a qualitative scientific methodology, whereby a systematic review was conducted to gather the benefits and challenges of implementing smart contracts in the construction industry. Further, interview sessions were arranged to collect data from the construction contract management experts. The research findings unveil that due to the self-executing attribute of smart contracts, the implementation of smart contracts could provide a better apportionment of risks in a contract. The study also finds that the challenges in implementing smart contracts are severe. For instance, the smart contract is irreversible and immutable and prone to human error. The study concludes that it is more suitable to apply and implement a smart contract to a short-term contract that is not subjected to variation. Furthermore, a smart contract can enhance the efficiency in managing the contracts, such as reducing time and managing the conflicts and disputes that arise during the contract duration. The developed implementation framework is significant for the construction personnel, especially those dealing with the contract administration. The implementation of smart contracts in construction could boost contract administration and management discipline via investment in this new technology.

Introducing New Concepts in Red Zone Management

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ola Balbaa ◽  
Sherif Elkholy ◽  
Mohamed ElRashidy ◽  
Robert Munger ◽  
Joost Lasschuit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Error ◽  
Situational Awareness ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Zone Management ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
Load Cells ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Drilling Operations ◽  
Drilling Rigs

Abstract As red zone management continues to be one of the most challenging risks on different types of drilling rigs, a Combined Operator Contractor Pilot was launched by Helin Data on a Maersk Drilling offshore rig contacted for bp Egypt that was operating in the Mediterranean for 10 years drilling and completing deep water HPHT wells aiming to integrate efficient drilling operations along with maximized safety. The Red Zone Management Pilot system is composed of two main scopes; monitoring and detecting people and equipment on the drill floor using advanced video analytics technology and subsequently developing new technology to include alarmed movement of prime moving/hoisting drill floor equipment. The Helin Data pilot system demonstrates full insight of both personnel and equipment movement in the red zone. In addition, the team looked to further reduce dropped objects related risks using hydraulic wireline winches. This was achieved by installing digital load cells on drill floor tuggers. Remote winch operation with load cells effectively mitigates overpull incidents and associated risks, while involving less persons in the red zone. The pilot project brought simple concepts together with successful results on raising situational awareness on the drill floor and reducing human error, the presentation focuses on the project's functionalities, main challenges and detailed system implementation phases.

Post-pandemic pressures to pivot: tech transformations in luxury hotels

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Bharwani ◽  
David Mathews
Keyword(s):  
Human Error ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Luxury Hotels ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
The One

PurposeThis study is an empirical exploration of the tech-based transformation strategies being adopted by luxury hotels in India to assuage the fear psychosis and restore guest confidence in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It sheds light on the “new normal” and its overarching implications for hotel operations from the user experience perspective.Design/methodology/approachA mixed method strategy was adopted for data collection. Qualitative data was gathered from a video analysis of two webinars with high-profile panels of thought leaders about the challenges arising from the global health crisis and related post-pandemic recovery strategies. This data has been triangulated with desk research and data collected through an online survey which sought to map guest sentiments with respect to resuming the use of hospitality services and their attitude towards the proposed tech transformation initiatives in the Indian luxury hospitality industry.FindingsThe research data indicates that despite their pandemic-related trepidations, people still have a strong urge to be social and to travel. Technology can play a pivotal role in creating safe spaces for social distancing, facilitating a contactless guest interface to alleviate guest concerns for safe hygiene and rebuilding customer confidence to address the trust deficit.Practical implicationsHospitality organisations must be discerning in the investments they make in new technology and contactless experiences because hasty investments in extensive automation may be perceived as gimmicky by guests. Intelligent and astute use of technology tools can minimise human error, optimise service efficiency and enhance guest experience through elevated levels of personalised hospitality in luxury hotels by judiciously marrying high touch with high tech.Originality/valueThis study is the one of the first empirical explorations of the tech transformation strategies adopted by luxury hotels in the Indian context in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores their efforts for the continued co-creation of high value experiences based on consumer perspectives, with implications for both hospitality and tourism theory and practice.

Traffic Sign Recognition in Autonomous Vehicles Using Edge Detection

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harish Vishwanathan ◽  
Diane L. Peters ◽  
James Z. Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Edge Detection ◽  
Autonomous Vehicles ◽  
Human Error ◽  
Linear Prediction ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Night Vision ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
Traffic Sign ◽  
Traffic Signs ◽  
Stop Sign

Autonomous vehicles have the potential to improve safety by eliminating human error in driving, as well as providing mobility to those who cannot safely drive. Such vehicles do require new technology to monitor their environment and ensure that they are operating safely. One such technology that will be necessary is the ability of the vehicle to recognize traffic situations and traffic signs. This can be accomplished by an appropriate implementation of edge detection methods. In this paper, we compare three different edge detection methods: Canny method, Sobel method and Zhang method. This comparison was conducted on both still pictures and on a video. When analyzing the video, which was taken on a clear day with an undamaged and clearly visible stop sign, all three methods performed equally well; the time at which the stop sign was identified, based on the edge map, was the same. The purpose of this comparison is to evaluate the performance of each of the three methods, in the context of the problem of identifying traffic signs. The methods are compared on still images of a stop sign under various conditions, in addition to the single video comparison. Based on the still image comparison, we conclude that Zhang’s method (linear prediction) generates the best edge map, particularly when the images include snow, ice, rain or other factors and even at night vision.

New technology and human error

1988 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-166
Author(s):  
Barry Kirwan
Keyword(s):  
Human Error ◽  
New Technology

scholarly journals Designing for Situation Awareness in the Main Control Room of a Small Modular Reactor

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 2185-2189
Author(s):  
Maggie Kirkwood
Keyword(s):  
Situation Awareness ◽  
Human Error ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Nuclear Industry ◽  
Control Room ◽  
Energy Needs ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Automated Processes ◽  
And Control

The nuclear industry is entering into a generation in which Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) could provide solutions to the worlds future energy needs. New technology and operations will be associated with new Human Factors (HF) design challenges. Operators may be faced with a higher cognitive workloads while monitoring several reactor units at once from a central main control room (MCR), or when monitoring units remotely. Automated processes may be implemented to mitigate human error, however may also result in a reduced sense of operator awareness in situations where operators fail to develop an accurate mental model of plant status. The present article highlights design recommendations that should be considered during the early stages of SMR MCR design to optimize human performance. Also discussed is the potential applications of eye tracking, and virtual reality (VR) to inform designers on best practices in display design and control room environments, respectively.

scholarly journals Augmented Reality Lights for Compromised Visibility Navigation

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1014
Author(s):  
Doupadi Bandara ◽  
Michael Woodward ◽  
Christopher Chin ◽  
Danchi Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Real World ◽  
Human Error ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Commercial Application ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
The Real ◽  
Navigational Aid ◽  
Maritime Operations

This paper considers the feasibility of using augmented reality (AR) as a tool for enhancing visualization in maritime operations to avoid collision in different environmental conditions. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO 2010), 90% of maritime accidents due to collisions at sea are caused in part by human error. This study investigates the new technology (AR) used to superimpose holographic images onto the real world; now reaching a state of readiness for commercial application. This paper demonstrates the competence of AR technology to serve as a maritime navigational aid. The research explores the viability of improving navigational safety in low visibility by projecting holograms of real-world objects in the same geo-location as the real object to make them “visible”. The paper presents the logical deconstruction of the technical problems and identified solutions, together with results of experiments used to validate the concept and technology readiness for real word maritime application. The paper presents a verified demonstrator; a proposed holographic bridge interface with an innovative way of presenting information using AR technology. Furthermore, it identifies that new technologies offer the opportunity for enhanced operator performances, with the expectation being that this should lead to reduce risk to persons, property, and the environment.

To Study the Effective Utilization of Total Station, GPS, Laser Scanning Equipment

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (VI) ◽  
pp. 1017-1022
Author(s):  
Gaurav Vijay Kattatray
Keyword(s):  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Human Error ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Effective Utilization ◽  
Total Station ◽  
Modern Equipment ◽  
Angular Measurements ◽  
User Interference ◽  
Electronic Compass

In a budget of Fy2020 Indian Construction sector adapted special place in it , There is rapid growth and implementation of new technology in infrastructure has been seen. Restrained development in sector of survey and analysis which is backbone of civil engineering is also observed. Use of highly precise and more rapid electronic instrument in field of surveying has shown upper hand over the conventional technologies. Following research deals with the implementation and user interference of newly adapted tools correlative to the old one. Till to date the cloth or metal tapes, surveying chains were used to measure rectilinear or linear intervals while 30’ or 20’ theodolite is used to carry out horizontal as well as vertical angular measurements. While most of levelling task of cutting or filling or gradient drawing were made with help of dumpy level and staff. But prime trouble of working on such traditional tools are very time-consuming, laborious and have chance of instrument or human error due to defective calibration. So for Precise and accurate work modern equipment are preferred e.g Total station, GPS, electronic compass. Thus following research deals with study of such few modern tools.

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