Human-Centered Design of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Mouloua, Mustapha; Gilson, Richard D.; Hancock, Peter

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“…Along that line, Mouloua et al (2003) have indicated that operator vigilance and target search/recognition capabilities are key elements to be considered for human-centered design in UAV control. For example, consider the detection and engagement of hostile aircraft in the vicinity of a UAV, a situation proposed by Thompson (2000) as a future concept of operations.…”

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Target Acquisition With UAVs: Vigilance Displays and Advanced Cuing Interfaces

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Vigilance and threat detection are critical human factors considerations in the control of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Utilizing a vigilance task in which threat detections (critical signals) led observers to perform a subsequent manual target acquisition task, this study provides information that might have important implications for both of these considerations in the design of future UAV systems. A sensory display format resulted in more threat detections, fewer false alarms, and faster target acquisition times and imposed a lighter workload than did a cognitive display format. Additionally, advanced visual, spatial-audio, and haptic cuing interfaces enhanced acquisition performance over no cuing in the target acquisition phase of the task, and they did so to a similar degree. Thus, in terms of potential applications, this research suggests that a sensory format may be the best display format for threat detection by future UAV operators, that advanced cuing interfaces may prove useful in future UAV systems, and that these interfaces are functionally interchangeable.

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“…They also eliminate the risk of pilot fatalities and have generally lower aircraft operating costs. Consequently, UAVs are expected to have an increasing role in current and future aviation (Mouloua, Gilson, & Hancock, 2003).…”

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“…By 2015, at least five major automobile manufacturers plan on incorporating systems designed to monitor headway error, track and avoid collisions, and adaptively maintain a set cruise speed (Walker, Stanton, & Young, 2001). Increasing automation of functions previously performed by human drivers is also integral to Future Combat Systems such as armed robotic vehicles, recovery and maintenance vehicles, intelligent munitions systems and unmanned air vehicles (Mouloua, Gilson, & Hancock, 2003).…”

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Diagnostic Methods for Predicting Performance Impairment Associated With Combat Stress

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Washburn³

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“…The level of training and experience as well as support by backup personnel and equipment can only raise these limitations to a certain extent [2]. These considerations lead to the question how a UAV system can support the operator adequately in mission planning and execution and how its resilience against the effects of data link loss and human cognitive limitations can be raised.…”

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Implications for operator interactions in an agent supervisory control relationship

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2014

2014 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS)

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In order to support a human UAV operator during his mission management task, an artificial cognitive agent (ACU), operated on the basis of high-level tasks, is introduced onboard an unmanned automated aircraft. In analogy to human UAV guidance, the ACU does not interact directly with the aircraft, but rather formulates discrete commands for the automation and continually supervises their execution. In accordance with Sheridan's Human Supervisory Control, we describe this relationship between the agent and the underlying automation by the term of Agent Supervisory Control. In this role, the ACU performs Supervisory Functions, with which the tasks of the operator are supplemented, reviewed and finally decomposed into single actions. These actions are then performed using the onboard conventional automation. The agent considers the automation functions of the UAV as capabilities that are managed and incorporated into its planning and execution process in accordance to their availability and requirements. During task execution, the ACU supplies the operator with information, as to keep him in charge of the aircraft at all times. The extent, form and frequency of the information depend on the necessities of the specific situation and the current task. The information requirements of the operator and a possible operator information-overload due to its detail must be weighed against each other.

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Human-Centered Design of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Abstract: Technology advances and increased application of UAVs will demand greater attention to human factors concerns in design, deployment, and training.

Cited by 36 publications

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Target Acquisition With UAVs: Vigilance Displays and Advanced Cuing Interfaces

Target Acquisition With UAVs: Vigilance Displays and Advanced Cuing Interfaces

Diagnostic Methods for Predicting Performance Impairment Associated With Combat Stress

Implications for operator interactions in an agent supervisory control relationship

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