Human factor and cognitive methods in the design of products and production systems of mechanical engineering in the framework of NBIC convergence

Abstract

The article describes research of human factor of the manifestation in processes of product development and production systems of mechanical engineering, improvement of these processes by application of cognitive methods and human factor control. It is proved that the importance of the human factor in the development of products and production systems of mechanical engineering necessitates the use of cognitive methods in design with the subsequent creation of Artificial Cognitive Systems. A list of such methods and approaches to their practical application is proposed. It has been established that the most effective way to use cognitive methods in the design of machines and other technical systems is to include them in CAx systems (primarily systems such as MCAD and EDA). In this case, the most appropriate way to organize design processes is the use of Agile-ideology.