Studying Dual-Task Awareness in Industrial Settings Through Reaction Times and Physiological Signals

Abstract

Industrial environments often impose high requirements on dual-task awareness, such as simultaneously monitoring machinery signals while performing assembly work. Multitasking in such settings can strain cognitive abilities and affect work performance. This study explores attentional demands and physiological arousal in a dual-task scenarios. Twelve participants performed a screwing task while simultaneously reacting to a Go/No-Go test, simulating situational awareness demands in the Industry 5.0 lab at the University of Pannonia. The data collected included reaction times to the Go/No-Go stimuli, physiological data, and task-related metrics such as acceleration. Our eventbased analysis revealed a significant relationship between stimulus timing and the tonic component of Electrodermal Activity (EDA) with reaction times. These findings contribute to better understanding of human factors and attention management in manufacturing settings.