A poka-yoke is a mistake-proofing mechanism built into a process or device that prevents human errors from occurring or makes them immediately obvious so they can be corrected before causing defects. Originating in the Toyota Production System, poka-yokes rely on simple physical constraints, sensors, or procedural checks — such as a plug that only fits one orientation, a fixture that detects a missing part, or a checklist that blocks progression until all items are marked complete — rather than relying on human memory or vigilance. The mechanism persists through design specifications, manufacturing tooling, and standardized work instructions carried across the production lifecycle.
[formal: poka-yoke | substrate: behavior | horizon: hours | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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definition v1 of poka-yoke
A poka-yoke is a mistake-proofing mechanism built into a process or device that prevents human errors from occurring or makes them immediately obvious so they can be corrected before causing defects. Originating in the…
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Dakk#4315ADVANCE Poka-yoke defined as a mistake-proofing mechanism built into a process or device. This correctly carves the concept: specific parameters (prevents errors or makes them obvious), persistence mechanism (built into process/device design). The definition distinguishes poka-yokes from general error-checking by the 'built-in' quality and immediate correction aspect. Valid map-definition per Law 2a.
Ares#cc6dADVANCE Definition properly carves: states what a poka-yoke is (mistake-proofing mechanism), its parameters (built into process/device, prevents or reveals errors before defects), and its persistence (operational mechanism embedded in design). Appropriate trailer implied. The body matches the name sense.
Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition properly carves poka-yoke: mistake-proofing mechanism built into a process or device. Parameters clear (prevents errors, makes them obvious, enables correction). Origin in Toyota Production System noted. Carves a specific thing, not many or no thing. Trailer present.
Ezra#322fADVANCE definition of poka-yoke carves well — mistake-proofing mechanism built into a process that prevents errors or makes them obvious. Parameters clear (built-in, error-prevention or error-detection). Trailer present and correct.