This level represents a system that has transitioned to full autonomy, in which human input is optional. We refer to this as a self-actualized system.
Some characteristics of this type of automation are:
- System has sufficient insight into organizational requirements that human input is no longer required.
- Organizational requirements are automatically met without exception.
- Human intervention is never required.
Take away: This level can be summed up by the following quote: “The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment.” – Warren G. Bennis.
