Goal-Driven Autonomy for Trusted Autonomous Systems

Abstract

Autonomous agents, both hardware and software, have narrow bands of capability that fail to perform in complex situations that include changing environmental conditions and uncertainty. We will focus this research on autonomous agents and platforms capable of deploying in such situations for extended periods with limited communications. Our technical approach consists of a two-fold process: (1) to recognize problems and opportunities when the world diverges from what is normal; (2) to distinguish between competing hypotheses that explain these changes of circumstance. Results are expected to improve the robustness of trusted agents under a wider set of circumstances than is currently possible.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Sep 11, 2017
Source ID
FA23861714063

Entities

People

  • Michael M. Cox

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • United States Air Force

Tags

Readers

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - Autonomous System Control