From desk to field - Human factor issues in remote monitoring and controlling of autonomous unmanned vessels
Journal article, 2015

Autonomous vehicle and drones have become more popular in recent years whereas unmanned merchant vessels remain a less-matured concept. The MUNIN project examines the feasibility of autonomous unmanned vessel that is concurrently monitored by an operator onshore. Previous research suggests maintaining adequate situation awareness as a primary challenge related to human-center automation. The purpose of this study was to identify the human factor issues in remote monitoring and controlling of autonomous unmanned vessels through scenario-based trials by four master mariners and a ship engineer. The literature review and fieldwork data identified gaps in the current system corresponding with changes in a harmony framework, suggesting aspects on which the design could be improved to enhance operator’s situation awareness and regain harmony onshore.

Decision-Making

Situation Awarenss

Shore Control Center

Harmony

Human-Center Automation

Alarm Management

Author

Yemao Man

Chalmers, Shipping and Marine Technology, Nautical Studies

Monica Lundh

Chalmers, Shipping and Marine Technology, Nautical Studies

Thomas Porathe

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Scott MacKinnon

Chalmers, Shipping and Marine Technology, Nautical Studies

Procedia Manufacturing

2351-9789 (eISSN)

Vol. 3 2674-2681

Subject Categories

Social Psychology

Human Computer Interaction

Areas of Advance

Information and Communication Technology

Transport

Production

DOI

10.1016/j.promfg.2015.07.635

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