Two Ingredients for My Dinner with R2D2: Integration and Adjustable Autonomy

Abstract

While the tone of this paper is informal and tongue-in-cheek, we believe we raise two important issues in robotics and multi-modal interface research; namely, how crucial integration of multiple modes of communication are for adjustable autonomy, which in turn is crucial for having dinner with R2D2. Furthermore, we discuss how our multimodal interface to autonomous robots addresses these issues by tracking goals, allowing for both natural and mechanical modes of input, and how our robotic system adjusts itself to ensure that goals are achieved, despite interruptions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA434949

Entities

People

  • Alan C. Schultz
  • Dennis J. Perzanowski
  • Elain Marsh
  • William Adams

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Autonomy
  • Computational Linguistics
  • Customer Services
  • Human-Machine Interaction
  • Human-Robot Interaction
  • Human-Robot Interfaces
  • Language
  • Linguistics
  • Military Research
  • Natural Languages
  • Personal Digital Assistants
  • Robotics
  • Robots
  • Teamwork

Readers

  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
  • Educational Psychology
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - Autonomous Systems
  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - Autonomous System Control
  • Autonomy - Human-Robot Interaction