2 research outputs found
Beyond swarm intelligence: The Ultraswarm
This paper explores the idea that it may be possible to
combine two ideas – UAV flocking, and wireless cluster
computing – in a single system, the UltraSwarm. The
possible advantages of such a system are considered, and
solutions to some of the technical problems are identified.
Initial work on constructing such a system based around
miniature electric helicopters is described
Trustworthy UAV relationships: Applying the Schema Action World taxonomy to UAVs and UAV swarm operations
Human Factors play a significant role in the development and integration of avionic systems to ensure that they are trusted and can be used effectively. As Unoccupied Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology becomes increasingly important to the aviation domain this holds true. The study presented in this paper aims to gain an understanding of UAV operators’ trust requirements when piloting UAVs by utilising a popular aviation interview methodology (Schema World Action Research Method), in combination with key questions on trust identified from the literature. Interviews were conducted with six UAV operators, with a range of experience, to identify the trust requirements that UAV operators hold and their views on how UAV swarms may alter the trust relationship between the operator and the UAV technology. Both methodological and practical contributions of the research interviews are discussed