Exploring multimodal interfaces for Underwater Intervention Systems

Abstract

Graphical User Interfaces play a very important role in the context of Underwater Intervention Systems. Classical solutions, specially concerning Remotely Operated Vehicles, frequently require users with an advanced technical level for controlling the system. In addition, continuous human feedback in the robot control loop is normally needed, thus generating a significant stress and fatigue to the pilot. This paper shows work in progress towards a new multimodal user interface within the context of autonomous underwater robot intervention systems. We aim at providing an intuitive user interface that can greatly improve the nonexpert user’s performance and reduce the fatigue that operators normally experiment with classical solutions. For this, we widely adopt advanced interaction systems such as haptic devices, projectors, Head-Mounted Display and more.