This study explores human-autonomy collaboration between a future autonomous pilot and a human crew member pursuing a joint Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission. We introduce a novel open-sourced autonomous ISR interaction domain simulating real-world scenarios. As aviation increasingly integrates autonomy, our focus lies in understanding how various autonomous capabilities and interface features affect trust, perception, and user interactions. Conducting an exploratory study with 27 participants in a flight simulator, we examine the impact of various autonomy modes on human-autonomy interaction. Through demographic analysis, interface usage, and qualitative responses, we explore the impact of experience, expertise, and authority on collaboration dynamics.
Link to the full paper: Joint Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Mission Collaboration with Autonomous Pilots – Richard Agbeyibor, Vedant Ruia, Jack Kolb, Karen M. Feigh, 2024