Mental Workload Analysis during the Production Process: EEG and GSR Activity

Abstract:

In this study, field research was used to study the mental workload during the production process. The physiological signals of electroencephalogram (EEG) and Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) were recorded by using NeXus-10 equipment. The novices yielded significantly larger mental workload than veterans in the right hemisphere for theta, SMR, beta and gamma band. To investigate whether the given process activated both the left and right brain in a balanced manner, we calculated asymmetry index. Novice group yielded higher asymmetry index than veteran group for theta and SMR band. GSR was small higher which induced more negative emotions for the novice group than the veteran group. These would be used as new factors added into production system management

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 220-223)
• Pages: 193-197
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.220-223.193
• Online since: November 2012
• Authors: Qing Guo Ma, Qian Shang, Hui Jian Fu, Fu Zhou Chen
• Keywords: Asymmetry Index, EEG, GSR, Mental Workload, Production Neuromanagement

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