Sensors & Electronics
Electronics & Systems
Variable Autonomy for Robot Control (228)
Problem: Develop control architecture allowing autonomous operation in assigned domains to simplify operator controls
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Controls and Measurements through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Develop control architecture that provides for situation based control assignments (robot vs. operator)
- Operator can assign autonomous operation for simple/learned tasks
- Operator gains confidence in robot from experience and autonomous domain "grows" with time
- Operator retains control for tasks outside assigned autonomy domain
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: robotics, field robotics, autonomous navigation and exploration, automated decision making, human-machine interfaces, control systems, distributed multi-tasking software development, 3D terrain mapping, artificial intelligence, sensor integration and interpretation laser scanners, cameras, gyros and odometry, inertial navigation/Kalman filter, system test and evaluation. (Additional information.)
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Contact: Mike Rinker
