// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
HMI
HMI stands for Human-Machine Interface, which is a dashboard or screen that allows operators to interact with and control industrial machinery and systems. It provides a visual representation of machine status and controls.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A Human-Machine Interface (HMI) is a user interface or dashboard that connects an operator to a controller, machine, or system, providing real-time data visualization, control capabilities, and operational insights for industrial automation, often integrating with PLCs and SCADA systems.
BACKGROUND
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) is a control system architecture comprising computers, networked data communications and graphical user interfaces for high-level supervision of machines and processes. It also covers sensors and other devices, such as programmable logic controllers, also known as a distributed control system (DCS), which interface with process plant or machinery.
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- Operator interface
- user interface
- control panel
- GUI
- MMI
USAGE NOTE
HMIs are crucial in factories for monitoring production lines and adjusting machine parameters.