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The Combat Causal Reasoner Approach To Robotic Control, Michael C. Dorneich, Stephen D. Whitlow, Eric Olson, David Anhalt, Tracy Monteith
The Combat Causal Reasoner Approach To Robotic Control, Michael C. Dorneich, Stephen D. Whitlow, Eric Olson, David Anhalt, Tracy Monteith
Michael C. Dorneich
This paper describes an approach to autonomous robotic control that enables cooperative, tactically correct robotic behaviors that human teammates understand. For maximum effectiveness, unmanned systems (UMSs) must be able to support dismounted warfighters in high-intensity, high-operational-tempo (OPTEMPO) situations without becoming a source of distraction. Current models of robotic control require overt human tasking, limiting robotics to low OPTEMPO tasks. The Combat Causal Reasoner (CCR) proposes to change the paradigm of UMS autonomy by enabling UMSs to cooperate with humans without expecting the UMS to perceive the environment as a human would. CCR uses a Playbook approach to generate responses that …
Deriving Cursor Control Device Expectations For The Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle, Michael C. Dorneich, Jeff A. Lancaster, Christopher J. Hambin, Olu Olofinboba, Robert E. Demers
Deriving Cursor Control Device Expectations For The Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle, Michael C. Dorneich, Jeff A. Lancaster, Christopher J. Hambin, Olu Olofinboba, Robert E. Demers
Michael C. Dorneich
A unique challenge for the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle is the need for a novel cursor control device (CCD) that allows the crew to interact with display formats while seated and restrained. Display formats will contain "controllable elements" that will be used for input by astronauts, and will most likely not be laid out in a rectilinear grid. A four-way "caged" castle switch on the CCD was designed to travel only to controllable elements toward decreasing erroneous cursor movements. The ability of the four-way castle to intuitively navigate the cursor from a user perspective is a vital consideration. A cursor …
An Evaluation Of Real-Time Cognitive State Classification In A Harsh Operational Environment, Michael C. Dorneich, Santosh Mathan, Patricia May Ververs, Stephen D. Whitlow
An Evaluation Of Real-Time Cognitive State Classification In A Harsh Operational Environment, Michael C. Dorneich, Santosh Mathan, Patricia May Ververs, Stephen D. Whitlow
Michael C. Dorneich
This paper describes an evaluation conducted with a full platoon of 32 Soldiers at Aberdeen Proving Grounds' MOUT site in Aberdeen, MD. The objective was to assess the cognitive workload classification techniques driven by neuro-physiological (EEG) and physiological (ECG) sensors. In a first ever evaluation of real-time cognitive monitoring in the harsh operational environment, the assessment culminated in a three phase, 24-hour mission consisting of a coordinated Route Reconnaissance, a Cordon and Search of a village, and a Hasty Defense operation. Task load levels were manipulated by introducing unexpected and unplanned events requiring re-planning and extensive coordination by the leadership …