Agent-Based Human-Robot Interaction Simulation Model for the Analysis of Operator Performance in the Supervisory Control of UGVs

Author(s):  
Sang Yeong Choi
Author(s):  
Peter N. Squire ◽  
Raja Parasuraman

To achieve effective human-robot interaction (HRI) it is important to determine what types of supervisory control interfaces lead to optimal human-robot teaming. Research in HRI has demonstrated that operators controlling fewer robots against opponents of equal strength face greater challenges when control is restricted to only automation. Using human-in-the-loop evaluations of delegation-type interfaces, the present study examined the challenges and outcomes of a single operator supervising (1) more or less robots than a simulated adversary, with either a (2) flexible or restricted control interface. Testing was conducted with 12 paid participants using the RoboFlag simulation environment. Results from this experiment support past findings of execution timing deficiencies related to automation brittleness, and present new findings that indicate that successful teaming between a single human operator and a robotic team is affected by the number of robots and the type of interface.


2013 ◽  
Vol 401-403 ◽  
pp. 1600-1604
Author(s):  
Guang Hui Xie ◽  
Mi Na Jin ◽  
Minoru Hashimoto

This paper focus on analyzing and comparing the merits and faults of neural oscillators and dynamics control methods for the physical human-robot interaction. Firstly, the principles of two control modes are introduced about neural oscillators and dynamics. Secondly, their self-oscillation and synchronizatin chracteristics are analyed and compared in both without input and with input cases respectively. Lastly, based on human-robot handshaking interaction, simulation is implemented by using two control methods respctively. And the validity of two control methods are compared and analyzed according to simulation results.


2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew S. Prewett ◽  
Kristin N. Saboe ◽  
Ryan C. Johnson ◽  
Michael D. Coovert ◽  
Linda R. Elliott

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