TDP4 — Split Role for Robot Control and Data Analysis

Version 1.6 by Tjalling Haije on 2026/03/23 12:04

	TDP4 Split Role for Robot Control and Data Analysis
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Description	Separate 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.
Intent	Improve safety and sensor interpretation quality.
Context	Tight maneuvering; many sensors and datapoints; limited bandwidth.
Problem	One person can’t operate a robot 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.
Roles	Pilot; 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/IDPs	TDP1; IDP1.