TDP4 — Split Role for Robot Control and Data Analysis

Version 1.1 by Mark Rinse van Koningsveld on 2025/09/13 15:22

Separate Pilot (control) and Analyst (sensing) to reduce overload and improve detection.

Intent. Improve safety and sensor interpretation quality.

Context. Tight maneuvering; many sensors and datapoints; limited bandwidth.

Problem. One person can’t fly precisely and interpret everything while staying safe in a worksite environment. 

Solution.

  • Pilot: vehicle state, collision safety, framing on request.
  • Analyst: interpretation, communication
  • Squad leader or BoO dispatcher: communication, decision making. 

Roles. Pilot; Analyst; Team Lead

Handoffs. Temporary gimbal nudges; full control swaps per TDP1.

Task Balance — Human vs. Machine.

  • Human (Pilot/Analyst): manual flight/framing; analytic judgements; confirmations; task prioritization.
  • Machine: stabilization, obstacle warnings, SLAM/map updates, detection proposals with confidence.

Consequences. Better flight safety and detection; requires two people and disciplined comms.

Related. TDP1; IDP1.