Multi-robots teleoperation - analysis and prognosis

This paper presents a synthesis of the collaborative work between the MEL and the LRP under the framework of long distance multi-robots teleoperation using an intermediate functional representation (IFR) of the real remote world by means of virtual reality. We discuss the results of the first experiment and its extension for controlling in parallel 4 robots without video feedback, and the results of the second experiment performed for controlling 2 remote robots in parallel with added features to improve the precedent one. We used direct human hand actions, within an intermediate functional representation of the remote environment by means of virtual environment as a guide for task execution and teleoperation. The paper ends with future teleoperator perspectives such as using two hands for cooperative teleoperation and concurrent IFR using multiple masters and robots.