autonomation

Definition

Technological innovation that enables machines to work harmoniously with their operators by giving them the 'human touch.' Called jidoka in Japanese, it employs automatic and semi-automatic processes to reduce physical and mental load on the workers. Introduced by Sakichi Toyoda (1867-1930) founder of Toyota Industries Corp. around 1924 when he invented an automatic loom that stopped working if even a single thread breaks, thus allowing one operator to control several looms.

单词	autonomation
释义	autonomation Definition Technological innovation that enables machines to work harmoniously with their operators by giving them the 'human touch.' Called jidoka in Japanese, it employs automatic and semi-automatic processes to reduce physical and mental load on the workers. Introduced by Sakichi Toyoda (1867-1930) founder of Toyota Industries Corp. around 1924 when he invented an automatic loom that stopped working if even a single thread breaks, thus allowing one operator to control several looms.
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