Modelling and Simulation for Autonomous Systems

1. Front Matter

   Pages I-XVI

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2. Human Machine Integration, Interaction and Interfaces

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Challenges in Representing Human-Robot Teams in Combat Simulations

      • Curtis Blais

      Pages 3-16

   3. Data, Speed, and Know-How: Ethical and Philosophical Issues in Human-Autonomous Systems Cooperation in Military Contexts

      • Mark Coeckelbergh, Michael Funk

      Pages 17-24

   4. Human-Machine Interface for Multi-agent Systems Management Using the Descriptor Function Framework

      • Giovanni Franzini, Stefano Aringhieri, Tommaso Fabbri, Matteo Razzanelli, Lorenzo Pollini, Mario Innocenti

      Pages 25-39

   5. Autonomous Systems Operationalization Gaps Overcome by Modelling and Simulation

      • Jan Hodicky

      Pages 40-47

   6. To Explore or to Exploit? Learning Humans’ Behaviour to Maximize Interactions with Them

      • Miroslav Kulich, Tomáš Krajník, Libor Přeučil, Tom Duckett

      Pages 48-63

   7. A Visual-Haptic Display for Human and Autonomous Systems Integration

      • Matteo Razzanelli, Stefano Aringhieri, Giovanni Franzini, Giulio Avanzini, Fabrizio Giulietti, Mario Innocenti et al.

      Pages 64-80

   8. Modelling Visual Communication with UAS

      • Alexander Schelle, Peter Stütz

      Pages 81-98

3. Autonomous Systems and MS Frameworks and Architectures

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 99-99

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   2. Using AUTOSAR High-Level Specifications for the Synthesis of Security Components in Automotive Systems

      • Cinzia Bernardeschi, Gabriele Del Vigna, Marco Di Natale, Gianluca Dini, Dario Varano

      Pages 101-117

   3. Modelling & Simulation Architecture Supporting NATO Counter Unmanned Autonomous System Concept Development

      • Marco Biagini, Fabio Corona

      Pages 118-127

   4. HLA Interoperability for ROS-Based Autonomous Systems

      • Arnau Carrera, Alberto Tremori, Pilar Caamaño, Robert Been, Diego Crespo Pereira, Agostino G. Bruzzone

      Pages 128-138

   5. APRICOT: Aerospace PRototypIng COntrol Toolbox. A Modeling and Simulation Environment for Aircraft Control Design

      • Andrea Ferrarelli, Danilo Caporale, Alessandro Settimi, Lucia Pallottino

      Pages 139-157

   6. Human Driven Robot Grasping: An Interactive Framework

      • Hamal Marino, Alessandro Settimi, Marco Gabiccini

      Pages 158-167

   7. The Unmanned Autonomous Systems Cyberspace Arena (UCA). A M&S Architecture and Relevant Tools for Security Issues Analysis of Autonomous System Networks

      • Marco Biagini, Sonia Forconi, Fabio Corona, Agatino Mursia, Lucio Ganga, Ferdinando Battiati

      Pages 168-175

   8. NoStop: An Open Source Framework for Design and Test of Coordination Protocol for Asymmetric Threats Protection in Marine Environment

      • Simone Nardi, Lucia Pallottino

      Pages 176-185

4. Autonomous Systems Principles and Algorithms

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 187-187

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   2. Advancement in Multi-body Physics Modeling for 3D Graphical Robot Simulators

      • Gianluca Bardaro, Luca Bascetta, Francesco Casella, Matteo Matteucci

      Pages 189-195

   3. Robust Place Recognition with Combined Image Descriptors

      • Martin Dörfler, Libor Přeučil

      Pages 196-203

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-workshop proceedings of the Third International Workshop on Modelling and Simulation for Autonomous Systems,  MESAS 2016, held in Rome, Italy, in June 2016.

The 33 revised full papers included in the volume ware carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: human machine integration and interfaces; autonomous systems and MS frameworks and architectures; autonomous systems principles and algorithms; unmanned aerial vehicles and remotely piloted aircraft systems; modelling and simulation application.   

• distributed architectures
• human computer interaction
• optimization algorithms
• robotics
• semantic agents
• 3D simulation
• artificial intelligence
• augmented reality
• autonomous ystems
• cyber defence
• decision-making
• e-learning
• experimentation
• geographical data
• mobile robots
• mulit-agent systems
• optimization
• robotic autonomy
• security
• visualization

• NATO Modelling and Simulation Centre of Excellence, Rome, Italy

  Jan Hodicky

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