Application of virtual reality in teleoperation of the military mobile robotic system TAROS

Abstract

Aspects of a complicated control system for a
teleoperated military mobile robot, known as the Tactical
Robotic System (TAROS), that pertain to virtual reality
and general support to a human operator are presented in
the article. Particularly noteworthy is the novel and
distinctive virtual operator station system, which places
the operator in a virtual environment with visual input
from the robot and camera views, including stereovision, using the HMD Oculus Rift. The virtual operator station
replaces what would otherwise be a huge room with
pricey equipment in a portable and affordable manner. Another device that aids the operator in remote
manipulation chores is mentioned as well: the anti- collision system, which guards against careless motions
of the manipulator arm damaging the robot's mechanical
components