Cosmic Troubleshooting
Exploring Third-Person View for Error Handling in Telerobotic Planetary Infrastructure Maintenance
L. Filthaut (TU Delft - Externenregistratie)
Dave Murray-Rust (TU Delft - Human Technology Relations)
Maria Luce Lupetti (TU Delft - Form and Experience)
Neal Y. Lii (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR))
Peter Schmaus (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR))
Daniel Leidner (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR))
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Abstract
This study investigates error handling intricacies in supervised autonomy orbit-to-ground teleoperation for space exploration robots, emphasizing scenarios with communication delays that render Earth-based ground control assistance unfeasible. In this setting, one major challenge lies in empowering the crew to independently mitigate robot errors that may occur as the robot plans its actions. To address this limitation of current supervised autonomy interfaces, we propose a third-person perspective and game design principles to improve environmental awareness in error situations. 16 experts with similar technical background as the target crew members tested the interface in a physical user study, while 42 people assessed it in an online study. We conclude that a third-person view brings significant improvements to mental workload, overall experience and the ability to identify and rectify planning errors.