A virtual reality-based performance assessment framework for workstation design improvement
提出一个结合虚拟现实、动作捕捉和关键绩效指标（如人机工程评分、操作频率、安全性等）的方法，用于评估和改进生产系统工作站设计，并通过案例验证其有效性。
This study introduces a comprehensive methodology for improving production system workstations, leveraging Virtual Reality (VR), motion capture technology, and data-driven performance assessment. The methodology defines and justifies a set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including ergonomics (RULA scores), operation frequency, safety of operator, complexity of task, productivity, and user feedback, to holistically evaluate workstation performance. A key innovation of the methodology is the visualisation of these KPIs, which gives designers intuitive feedbacks and enables effective identification of design deficiencies. By bridging the gap between real and immersive workstation environments, the methodology ensures reliable assessments of operator behaviours and interactions. A case study demonstrates the practical value of this approach, showcasing its capacity to address ergonomic challenges, improve operation space, and enhance operator satisfaction through iterative design refinement.