Human-Autonomous System Interaction Framework to Support Astronaut-Multi-Agent System Interactions
M. J. Lyell, Alla Webb, Jyotirmaya Nanda, W. Chen · 47th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting including The New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition · 2009
This effort has applied concepts of behavior norms and social commitments in a multiple Use Case –driven study of multi-agent autonomous systems operating in a Mission environment, as part of an approach to realizing adjustable autonomy in an exploration mission setting having multiple concurrently executing systems. The behavioral expectations informed the design of a software framework that can support Astronaut and Multi-agent autonomous system interactions with adjustable autonomy. In particular, the behavioral expectations with regard to (a) information exposure and (b) Astronaut- autonomous entity interactions with adjustable autonomy were elucidated. A set of requirements, to be levied on any multi-agent autonomous system that is to participate in a Mission Society, and which pertain to (1) Information Exposure, (2) Functionality for Multiple Modes of Operation, (3) Interaction and (4) Visualization and Reporting, were developed. Protocols that support specific requirements areas were developed, including that of an Autonomy Mode Change protocol. A sub-set of the Use Cases was prototyped.