An interactive Virtual Reality simulation system for robot control and operator training

Conference · Mon Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1993

OSTI ID:10103437

Miner, N E; Stansfield, S A

Robotic systems are often very complex and difficult to operate, especially as multiple robots are integrated to accomplish difficult tasks. In addition, training the operators of these complex robotic systems is time-consuming and costly. In this paper, a virtual reality based robotic control system is presented. The virtual reality system provides a means by which operators can operate, and be trained to operate, complex robotic systems in an intuitive, cost-effective way. Operator interaction with the robotic system is at a high, task-oriented, level. Continuous state monitoring prevents illegal robot actions and provides interactive feedback to the operator and real-time training for novice users.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• OSTI ID: 10103437
• Report Number(s): SAND-93-2352C; CONF-940550-3; ON: DE94002040; BR: GB0103012
• Resource Relation: Conference: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) international conference on robotics,San Diego, CA (United States),8-13 May 1994; Other Information: PBD: [1993]
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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42 ENGINEERING
ROBOTS
OPERATION
CONTROL SYSTEMS
TRAINING
FEEDBACK
REMEDIAL ACTION
TANKS
REMOTE CONTROL
MAN-MACHINE SYSTEMS
420203
HANDLING EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES