Human guidance of mobile robots in complex 3D environments using smart glasses

In order for humans to safely work alongside robots in the field, the human-robot (HR) interface, which enables bi-directional communication between human and robot, should be able to quickly and concisely express the robot's intentions and needs. While the robot operates mostly in autonomous mode, the human should be able to intervene to effectively guide the robot in complex, risky and/or highly uncertain scenarios. Using smart glasses such as Google Glass*, we seek to develop an HR interface that aids in reducing interaction time and distractions during interaction with the robot.