Autonomation

“Jidoka” is a new one to me. TRI (Toyota Research Institute) CEO Gill Pratt described the concept as “Automation with a Human Touch.” The anglicized version of the notion is “Autonomation” — both are modified forms of “ automation,” in their respective languages. The word was originally applied to Toyota’s Production System, highlighting the need for human participation in the process.
Quoting from Toyota here:
Employing Jidoka principles throughout the production process is a vital element of the Toyota Production System, forcing imperfections to be immediately address

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