Multisensory Transparency-Augmented Teleoperation in Extreme Environments

Overview：

In extreme environments teleoperation, integrating high-fidelity interaction feedback, low-latency transparency, and advanced control strategies is crucial for enhancing remote perception and motor control. However, the widespread adoption of virtual and haptic feedback is seen as a universal solution without sufficient discussion on its necessity and the absence of other essential sensations. Moreover, prevalent systems often prioritize a task-centric design, mechanically connecting humans, robots, and hazardous environments without harmonizing these elements. These oversights could result in prolonged training intervals and heightened mental loads under inappropriate sensory feedback, particularly in the context of extreme environments. Addressing this gap, the two focal points converge to construct a human-centric, multisensory transparency-enhanced teleoperation paradigm, thereby stimulating novel technologies in human factors, robotics, and control.

This half-day workshop will provide a platform to explore cutting-edge teleoperation transparency augmentation by seamlessly integrating multi-dimensional facets of human-robot interaction (HRI) and teleoperation from the human perspective, including multimodal sensory feedback and interface developments. Our focus spans various applications, such as telesurgery, space robotics, and nuclear facilities, where extreme environment teleoperation plays a pivotal role. Six experts from academia and industry will showcase the state-of-the-art in the field, delving into topics that include (i) the design of multisensory sensors and interfaces and (ii) the control of transparency-enhanced teleoperation and assessment. This workshop offers an opportunity for participants to gain insights into the latest advancements, fostering discussions and collaborations within the realms of teleoperation and human-robot interaction in extreme environments.