Human Machine Interface
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- September 23, 2024
Modern industrial settings heavily rely on automation systems to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and ensure consistent results. However, such modern automation systems still have to be operated by humans. Thus, an efficient interaction between humans and machines is essential.
The absence of seamless interaction between humans and machines in industrial settings leads to malfunction, lack of performance, and safety hazards. On the other hand, well-designed human-machine interfaces allow simple interactions with industrial equipment and ensure efficiency, safety, and effectiveness. Some benefits of using high-quality human-machine interfaces are minimizing the learning curve, lowering the risk of accidents, and ensuring performance.
This article will comprehensively introduce industrial automation HMIs and their role in modern automation systems.
What Are Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)?
HMIs allow a human to control a single machine or piece of equipment. As a type of user interface