Location and acquisition of objects in unpredictable locations. [a teleoperator system with a computer for manipulator control

Abstract One advantage of augmenting a teleoperator system with a computer is the ability to combine the capabilities of man and computer to accomplish a task. Such a teleoperator system allows the successful location and acquisition of objects in unpredictable locations. By using a method of characterizing the workspace and man's ability to plan strategy and coarsely locate objects, the computer is provided with enough information to complete the task. Voice control is shown to simplify the man/machine interface.