Accession Number:
ADA510465
Title:
PointCom: Semi-Autonomous UGV Control With Intuitive Interface
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Corporate Author:
QUANTUM SIGNAL LLC ANN ARBOR MI
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Report Date:
2009-01-01
Pagination or Media Count:
11.0
Abstract:
Unmanned ground vehicles UGVs will play an important role in the nations next-generation ground force. Advances in sensing, control, and computing have enabled a new generation of technologies that bridge the gap between manual UGV teleoperation and full autonomy. In this paper, we present current research on a unique command and control system for UGVs named PointCom Point-and-Go Command. PointCom is a semi-autonomous command system for one or multiple UGVs. The system, when complete, will be easy to operate and will enable significant reduction in operator workload by utilizing an intuitive image-based control framework for UGV navigation and allowing a single operator to command multiple UGVs. The project leverages new image processing algorithms for monocular visual servoing and odometry to yield a unique, high-performance fused navigation system. Human Computer Interface HCI techniques from the entertainment software industry are being used to develop video-game style interfaces that require little training and build upon the navigation capabilities. By combining an advanced navigation system with an intuitive interface, a semi-autonomous control and navigation system is being created that is robust, user friendly, and less burdensome than many current generation systems.
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Subject Categories:
- Cybernetics
- Human Factors Engineering and Man Machine Systems