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TDP4 — Split Role for Robot Control and Data Analysis

Version 1.5 by Tjalling Haije on 2026/03/23 12:02
 TDP4 Split Role for Robot Control and Data Analysis
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DescriptionSeparate Pilot (control) and Analyst (sensing) to reduce overload and improve detection. Every team that has a pilot for a drone or a robot also needs an analyst that can deal with the information and communicate it to the right stakeholders.
IntentImprove safety and sensor interpretation quality.
ContextTight maneuvering; many sensors and datapoints; limited bandwidth.
ProblemOne person can’t fly precisely and – at the same time- 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. 

RolesPilot; Analyst; Team Lead
Taks 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.

Advantages
  • Acceptable workload for pilot and analyst (due to splitting of tasks).
  • Mission effectiveness improved (due to analyst dedicated to monitoring and correcting any missed or incorrect detections with better results).
  • Situation awareness improved for the squad leader (due to more accurate representation of the mission site). 
  • Trust in situation awareness improved (due to analyst having checks findings).
  • Mission efficiency improved (due to robot moving faster with dedicated operator).
Disadvantages
  • Requires two people.
  • Requires disciplined comms.
Related TDPs/IDPsTDP1; IDP1.