IoH Technologies into Indoor Manufacturing Sites

This paper focuses on introducing measurement technologies into manufacturing sites regarding the worker-oriented part of 6M, which consists of Man, Machine, Material, Method, Mother Nature, and Money. First, we introduce indoor positioning and work motion recognition systems that we have developed as key components of Internet of Humans (IoH) technologies. Next, we briefly report on two case examples of manufacturing sites where worker behavior measurement, analysis, and visualization are promoted. Then, we conclude this paper with discussion about the costs and benefits on the introduction of indoor positioning technologies into manufacturing sites.