Command of Unmanned Robot Systems

The support of soldiers by unmanned robot systems in the field during highly risky operations represents an important military challenge. In the area of research concerning the command of semi-autonomous, unmanned robot systems, therefore, concepts, methods and prototypes are developed for the control of single and multi- robot systems.The research for new robot command systems and innovative tools with the aim of an effective cooperation between soldier and robot are based on this development. The future development of military robotics will depend on the requirements of KSK and DSO regarding peace building and keeping measures as well as the combat of terrorism. The use of small and medium sized, highly mobile robots especially suits for these fields. During missions for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition (RSTA), single and multi-robot systems can considerably contribute to the predominance in the area of network-enabled capabilities (NEC). Thus, the efficiency of joint forces is intensified.

In the human-robot system, the robotic platform fulfills the basic tasks, which are necessary for the respective field. In serious missions, however, the use of the human-robot system is limited by the performance of the robotic platform. Therefore, research focuses on different performance-related aspects of mobile robots and multi-robot systems, which are treated by the departments of FKIE. Research activities comprise among others the development of the basic functions in order to achieve an effective control of multi-robot systems (department EFS), the development of procedures for the analysis and fusion of sensor data (department SDF) as well as the development of procedures and concepts for the tactical communication with robotic platforms (department KOM).

Human-Robot Interaction
Human-Robot Interaction
 
Even under an optimistic view of the research efforts concerning the autonomous command of mobile robots in the field, the human operator will continue to play the decisive role for the performance of the overall human-robotic system. In this context, the performance of the robotic command system is limited, when it is seen as link between operator and robotic system. The effectiveness of the command and surveillance of a robot system by an operator depends directly on the quality of the robot command system, which itself implies concepts, procedures and methods of the human-robot interaction. The scientific design or, respectively, the verification and evaluation of the human-robot interaction is especially essential for this dependency. Due to the inherent concurrency with other tasks, the effective command and control of multi-robot systems cannot be reached by existing teleoperation concepts. Therefore, a scientifically based development is necessary.

 

 

Projects in the field of:
Unmanned Robot Systems
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