Measuring learning efficacy of training modules for cobots

12th Conference on Learning Factories (CLF), Singapore April, 11-13, 2022

Proceedings of the 12th Conference on Learning Factories (CLF 2022)

3 Pages Posted: 4 Apr 2022

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Walter Mayrhofer

FH Wien der WKW, Institute for Digital Transformation & Strategy (IDS)

Gerald Schneikart

University of Applied Sciences for Management and Communication (FHWien der WKW)

Clara Fischer

TU Wien

Maximilian Papa

TU Wien - Institute of Management Science

Sebastian Schlund

TU Wien

Date Written: February 28, 2022

Abstract

The formation of complex skills in collaborative robotics (cobotics) involves both a theoretical-cognitive and practical-empirical side. Measuring learning success is key to efficient skills development. Although the most common means of gauging learning are quiz-based tests or other subjective means that screen factual knowledge, they do not provide an objective assessment of skills development. In this pilot study, a novel performance index (PI) was developed to measure learning efficacy of a novel course in cobotics. The piloted PI considers three factors: time needed to complete a specific task, time working with assistance, and number of mistakes made. The analyzed learning content is based on a hybrid teaching concept, consisting of two days of distance learning and two days of on-site training in the pilot factory of the TU Wien. This paper presents the concept and a first empirical evaluation of a self-guided hybrid (distance/ hands-on) learning module using the piloted PI to measure individual learning outcomes. The results indicate the applicability of the tested PI to measure skill development in cobotics.

Keywords: Learning Analytics; Learning Efficacy; Cyber-Physical Learning Environment; Learning Assistance; Learning Factory; Collaborative Robots

JEL Classification: I20, I23

Suggested Citation

Mayrhofer, Walter and Schneikart, Gerald and Fischer, Clara and Papa, Maximilian and Schlund, Sebastian, Measuring learning efficacy of training modules for cobots (February 28, 2022). 12th Conference on Learning Factories (CLF), Singapore April, 11-13, 2022, Proceedings of the 12th Conference on Learning Factories (CLF 2022), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4073303

Walter Mayrhofer (Contact Author)

FH Wien der WKW, Institute for Digital Transformation & Strategy (IDS) ( email )

Währinger Gürtel 97
Vienna, 1040
Austria

Gerald Schneikart

University of Applied Sciences for Management and Communication (FHWien der WKW) ( email )

Währinger Gürtel 97
Vienna, 1180
Austria

Clara Fischer

TU Wien ( email )

Maximilian Papa

TU Wien - Institute of Management Science ( email )

Theresianumgasse 27
Vienna, 1040
Austria

Sebastian Schlund

TU Wien ( email )

Theresianumgasse 27
Vienna, 1040
Austria

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