Advanced human-system interfaces for telerobotics using virtual reality and telepresence technologies

Historically, human-system interfaces have not, in general, received the human factors attention they deserve. One approach to overcoming the problems of poor human-system interface designs is to exploit the human's natural information processing and motor control skills in order to enhance situational awareness and minimise mental and physical workload. This paper describes the early stages and results of a UK Project which addresses the design of 'natural' or 'intuitive' interfaces by combining telepresence and virtual reality technologies.<
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