Multipurpose inspection task simulator

Abstract Experimentation using a computer simulation of a system has many advantages over more traditional techniques. In this project, computer graphics are used to create an inspection task simulator. The simulator allows for easy manipulation of variables known to affect inspection performance, quick construction of visual stimuli, a choice of randomly generated or intentionally input faults on the stimuli, controlled % defective, feedback options and automatic collection of inspection data. The inspection task simulator has possible applications in experimentation, training and selection of inspectors.