Human Factors and Robotics: Current Status and Future Prospects.

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Abstract:

The purpose of this article is to introduce the human factors community to the field of robotics including current and future applications and needed areas of research. It also aims to explain to the robotics community why human factors engineering is important to this field.

Author(s):
Parsons, H. Mcilvaine ; Kearsley, Greg P.
Author Organization(s):
HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ALEXANDRIA VA
Descriptive Note:
Professional paper,
Pagination:
0026

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
HUMRRO-PP-6-81
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAD05-81-M-C790
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.3_Task and Monitor Resources; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_6.1_Information Transport
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Autonomy
Descriptor(s):
*Human factors engineering, *Automata, *Artificial intelligence, Man machine systems, Performance(Engineering), Performance(Human), Operators(Personnel), Maintenance personnel, Industrial production, Jobs, Utilization, Automation
Field(s)/Group(s):
Human Factors Engineering and Man Machine Systems, Bionics
Keyword(s):
*Robots, *Robotics
Report Date:
1981 Oct 01