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Recently, 100% inspection using automated systems has seen more frequent application than traditional sampling inspection using human inspectors. Nevertheless, humans still outperform machines for most attribute inspection tasks. Since neither humans nor automation can achieve superior inspection system performance, hybrid inspection systems where humans work cooperatively with machines merit study. In response to this situation, this research was conducted to evaluate the impact of task complexity on inspection performance in a hybrid environment. Results from the study showed that task complexity has a significant effect on inspection performance. Furthermore, the study looked at the impact of human intervention in such a hybrid inspection system and indicated that human inspector will continue to play a vital role in future hybrid systems.

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Impact of Task Complexity on Hybrid Inspection System Performance

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