Publication Abstract
Implementing English Speech Interface to Jaguar Robot for SWAT Training
Pleva, M., Juhar, J., Cizmar, A., Hudson, C. R., Carruth, D. W., & Bethel, C. L. (2017). Implementing English Speech Interface to Jaguar Robot for SWAT Training. Proceedings of the 15th IEEE International Symposium on Applied Machine Intelligence and Informatics (SAMI 2017). Herlany, Slovakia: IEEE.
Abstract
This paper describes the development of a specialized
application for voice command recognition for the Jaguar
V4 robot in conjunction with the Starkville, MS, USA Special
Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team during training. This training
took place at The Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems
(CAVS), which provides a specialized environment for police
SWAT training. This reconfigurable space, setup during this study
as a two bedroom apartment, includes video monitoring of the
space, sound playback and capturing, reconfigurable lighting, etc.
This training environment is used for testing different kinds of
human-robot interfaces in SWAT training operations. The results
of the voice integration evaluation indicated that voice commands
could be successfully used for controlling additional functions
of the robot after a short introductory training session with a
few of the police officers. These preliminary observations were
encouraging and provides support for further investigation into
the usefulness of this technology