FAIRFAX, Va., July 13 -- George Mason University issued the following news release:
As autonomous systems grow in number and complexity, researchers at George Mason University are tackling a critical question: How can a single human operator manage an entire swarm of robots? Professors Alexander Brodsky, Cameron Nowzari, and Daigo Shishika are designing smart-swarm technologies to help military planners coordinate unmanned aerial and ground vehicles within Human-Machine Integrated Formations.
The urgency of this work comes from rapidly evolving real-world conditions. Drone incursions are increasing in both frequency and affordability, explained Nowzari, adding, "It still requires a centralized and expensive response from the Air Force jus...