Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
Fall 12-31-1991
Degree Name
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
First Advisor
Suebsak Nanthavanij
Second Advisor
Layek Abdel-Malek
Third Advisor
Howard Gage
Abstract
This thesis presents a methodology for control panel design and layout along with a case study of an automated teller machine (ATM). A predictive model of human endurance and fatigue is developed from anthropometric, biomechanical and kinematics research. The layout problem is formulated to assign controls to locations to minimize the fatigue imposed on an operator performing a known set of tasks. A family of optimal and near-optimal layouts are found using conventional algorithms. The final hardware design refinements are suggested by human factors concerns. Ergonomic guidelines are also proposed for software aspects of the design. The methods and guidelines can provide hardware and software designers with useful insights into some human-machine interface considerations.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Donald C., "Analytical methodology for ATM control panel design" (1991). Theses. 1285.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/1285
