Ways of assisting with tele-operation (Third research Project)

Project Details

Description

This is the third research project to investigate assisting people with tele-operation tasks and it is ongoing. The project continued the development of ultrasonic sensor systems for tele-operated vehicles and explored new software algorithms to mix human and sensor inputs to drive the tele-operated vehicle.

The project investigated the use of rule based system to assist a tele-operator with driving a mobile robot. Tele-operator performance was monitored and their perception of system time lags when completing mobile robot tasks was recorded. Confidence factors were used to share control between a mobile robot tele-operator and ultrasonic sensors.

The way that learning is adjusted was considered when provided with different levels of sensor support while driving mobile robots. Knowledge-based expert system were introduced using a set of rules to assist a tele-operator.

Finally non-model-based control was introduced.

Key findings


Rule based systems can assist a tele-operator with driving a mobile robot.

Tele-operator performance only gets worse when a user begins to perceive system time lags.

The new concept of confidence factors was used to share control between a mobile robot tele-operator and ultrasonic sensors.

The way that tele-operator learning changes when provided with different levels of sensor support was demonstrated.

Knowledge-based expert systems were used to assist a driver with a tele-operated mobile robot.

Tele-Operator Learning was adjusted when provided with different levels of sensor support.

Non-model-based control of a wheeled vehicle was introduced.
Short titleAssisting with tele-operation 3
StatusActive
Effective start/end date14/04/16 → …

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

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