Impact of Body Movement and Teleoperation Interface on Operator's Performance

Teleoperation has become increasingly crucial for military, civil, and space applications. This study examines how dynamic environments, such as the remote control of a robot from a vehicle in movement, affect teleoperation performance. We evaluate the effects of changing gravitational cues provided by a motion platform, on operators' teleoperation of a drone in virtual reality, and explore different visual interfaces to enhance performance. Preliminary findings suggest that teleoperation from dynamic environments can lead to reduced performance, with 3rd person perspective (3PP) potentially mitigating negative effects. While further research is needed, our results initiate the exploration of the relationship between body movement and teleoperation for more efficient and safer practices.