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Examining the human-centred challenges of human-swarm interaction
Joseph B Lyons1, August Capiola1, Julie A Adams2
1Air Force Research Laboratory 711th Human Performance Wing, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA.
Summary
Human-swarm interaction presents challenges in trust, control, and real-world application. Addressing these human-centered issues is key to advancing swarm systems and their effective integration.
Area of Science:
- Robotics and Human-Computer Interaction
- Artificial Intelligence and Multi-Agent Systems
Background:
- Human-swarm interaction (HSI) is a growing field with significant potential.
- Understanding human-centered challenges is crucial for successful HSI implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively describe the human-centered challenges in human-swarm interaction.
- To identify key areas for research and development in HSI.
Main Methods:
- A tripartite approach was used, analyzing data from large-N laboratory studies.
- Results from small-N subject-matter expert studies were incorporated.
- Real-world application challenges were examined, including case studies like DARPA OFFSET.
Main Results:
- Laboratory studies revealed trust biases (system-wide trust), control uncertainties, and reliability misperceptions.
- Expert studies highlighted component-specific trust issues, control input understanding, transparency needs, and command latency concerns.
- Real-world use exposed challenges in human-swarm interfaces, logistics, and operational integration.
Conclusions:
- Significant human-centered challenges impede effective human-swarm interaction.
- Addressing trust, control, transparency, and real-world logistics is essential for advancing swarm systems.
- Closing these gaps presents an opportunity for future HSI research and development.
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