Modelling and Simulation for Autonomous Systems: Third International Workshop, MESAS 2016, Rome, Italy, June 15-16, 2016, Revised Selected Papers

Front Matter....Pages I-XVI
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Challenges in Representing Human-Robot Teams in Combat Simulations....Pages 3-16
Data, Speed, and Know-How: Ethical and Philosophical Issues in Human-Autonomous Systems Cooperation in Military Contexts....Pages 17-24
Human-Machine Interface for Multi-agent Systems Management Using the Descriptor Function Framework....Pages 25-39
Autonomous Systems Operationalization Gaps Overcome by Modelling and Simulation....Pages 40-47
To Explore or to Exploit? Learning Humans’ Behaviour to Maximize Interactions with Them....Pages 48-63
A Visual-Haptic Display for Human and Autonomous Systems Integration....Pages 64-80
Modelling Visual Communication with UAS....Pages 81-98
Front Matter....Pages 99-99
Using AUTOSAR High-Level Specifications for the Synthesis of Security Components in Automotive Systems....Pages 101-117
Modelling & Simulation Architecture Supporting NATO Counter Unmanned Autonomous System Concept Development....Pages 118-127
HLA Interoperability for ROS-Based Autonomous Systems....Pages 128-138
APRICOT: Aerospace PRototypIng COntrol Toolbox. A Modeling and Simulation Environment for Aircraft Control Design....Pages 139-157
Human Driven Robot Grasping: An Interactive Framework....Pages 158-167
The Unmanned Autonomous Systems Cyberspace Arena (UCA). A M&S Architecture and Relevant Tools for Security Issues Analysis of Autonomous System Networks....Pages 168-175
Front Matter....Pages 176-185
Advancement in Multi-body Physics Modeling for 3D Graphical Robot Simulators....Pages 187-187
Robust Place Recognition with Combined Image Descriptors....Pages 189-195
Assessing the Potential of Autonomous Multi-agent Surveillance in Asset Protection from Underwater Threats....Pages 196-203
Rendering of 3D Maps with Additional Information for Operator of a Coal Mine Mobile Robot....Pages 204-213
Geographical Data and Algorithms Usable for Decision-Making Process....Pages 214-225
Fusion of Monocular Visual-Inertial Measurements for Three Dimensional Pose Estimation....Pages 226-241
Front Matter....Pages 242-260
Multi-agent Poli-RRT*....Pages 187-187
STAM: A Framework for Spatio-Temporal Affordance Maps....Pages 261-270
Human-Like Path Planning in the Presence of Landmarks....Pages 271-280
Indoor Real-Time Localisation for Multiple Autonomous Vehicles Fusing Vision, Odometry and IMU Data....Pages 281-287
Front Matter....Pages 288-297
Disasters and Emergency Management in Chemical and Industrial Plants: Drones Simulation for Education and Training....Pages 299-299
DeSIRE 2: Satcom Modeling and Simulation a Powerful Tool to Enable Cost Effective and Safe Approach to RPAS Operational Deployment....Pages 301-308
Modelling of the UAV Safety Manoeuvre for the Air Insertion Operations....Pages 309-336
UAV as a Service: A Network Simulation Environment to Identify Performance and Security Issues for Commercial UAVs in a Coordinated, Cooperative Environment....Pages 337-346
Front Matter....Pages 347-355
Sniper Line-of Sight Calculations for Route Planning in Asymmetric Military Environments....Pages 357-357
The Design of 3D Laser Range Finder for Robot Navigation and Mapping in Industrial Environment with Point Clouds Preprocessing....Pages 359-370
Accuracy of Robotic Elastic Object Manipulation as a Function of Material Properties....Pages 371-383
Tactical Decision Support System to Aid Commanders in Their Decision-Making....Pages 384-395
Back Matter....Pages 396-406
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