A vicinity activation model for intelligent interface in tele-operation

Abstract

A machine hosted intelligent operator interface is essential for `man in loop' type tele-operated systems with slave located away from the master-side-operator. A fluidics inspired model has been devised to support intelligent human-machine interface on master side of such system. The model is used to activate robot's work environment by encoding workspace. It is instrumental in creation of active response to human operator through intelligent interface based on slave robot's dynamic state and spatial context in workspace. Experimental work for creating augmented perception of vicinity around approachable and unapproachable parts in effective ways and multimode operator interface formation too has been carried out.