A study of the effects of paced audio-rhythm on repetitive motion

Abstract

The study described was propounded to determine if it is possible to provide a biophysical driving force that will stimulate the operator in repetitive tasks to work at a rhythm that is comfortable, yet more productive than the rhythm he would normally set for himself. Results of tests revealed that the use of paced audio-rhythm can decrease the average cycle time for repetitive tasks and decrease the variance of the cycle times. The writer concludes that the development of actual applications of paced audio-rhythm in the modern industrial work plant may prove a powerful tool for increased productivity for the operators performing highly repetitive tasks.