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Human-Robot Interaction

Task Analysis for Driving
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  Objective:
bullet to determine what information users need to effectively and efficiently interact with robots
bullet design evaluation methodologies to determine if the necessary information is presented appropriately

Research method
bullet subdivide this problem into roles of interaction and domains
bullet investigate, using a variety of methods appropriate for the role and domain
bullet design evaluation methodologies as needed for roles, domains

 

Roles
Definition
Information Required

Supervisor

Monitors one or multiple robots; determines when one is in trouble; intervenes if necessary or assigns an operator or mechanic or teammate to help

mission status; overview status of robots; overview of conditions in area of operation

Operator

Steps in to intervene when there is a problem; tele-operates if needed, gives way points; changes level of autonomy;

internal state of robot;  mission of this robot; conditions in close proximity to this robot

Mechanic

Fixes sensors, adjusts mechanical parts of robots

What is causing problems; way to test that mechanical fix has eliminated problem

Teammate

works with robot as a member of the team; gives suggestions/ “local” orders to robot

status of robot; feedback to confirm order

Bystander

exists in same space as robot; interacts only because of proximity

how to interact; some indication of what robot can do

 


Date Created: 1/17/2003
Last Updated: 3/24/2003