CISC Bootcamp 2023 - Collaborative Intelligence for Safety Critical Systems

CISC bootcamp 2023: Exploring Human Factors in Intelligent Autonomous and Robotic Systems: possible data collection, analysis and validation approaches

12-16 June 2023 – Torino, Italy

In the dynamic sector of intelligent autonomous and robotic systems, the Collaborative Intelligence for Safety Critical Systems project hosted a transformative bootcamp from June 12th to June 16th, 2023. The agenda, centered around exploring human factors in these cutting-edge technologies, showcased an array of expert speakers, hands-on sessions, and thought-provoking discussions.

Monday 12th June 2023
The opening day set the stage for a week of exploration. Keynote speaker Noel Fitzpatrick from TU Dublin delivered a thought-provoking address on “Technē Logos,” challenging conventional thinking on reason and the idiomatic. The day unfolded with insights into Human Factors (HF) in control rooms, integrating HF in Ireland’s National Train Control Centre, and addressing Occupational Safety and Health Guidance for Remote Working. Neuroergonomics and physiological computing were also explored, presenting new methods to enhance human-system interaction.

Agenda:

9:00-9:15 Opening Ceremony
9:15-10:00 Keynote: Technē Logos : What cannot be counted Reason and the Idiomatic (Noel Fitzpatrick, TU Dublin)
10:05-10:25 HF in control rooms revisions of EMUEA standards (Andy Brazier, AB consulting)
10:25-10:45 Integrating Human Factors in Ireland’s National Train Control Centre (Nora Balfe and Karen Priestley, Irish Rail)
10:45-11:05 Occupational Safety and Health Guidance for Remote Working (Joan Cahill and Brian Molloy, HSA Ireland)
11:05-11:20 Coffee break
11.20- 12.00 Neuroergononomics and physiological computing: New methods to enhance human-system interaction (Raphaëlle N. Roy, ISAE-SUPAERO, Université de Toulouse)
12.00- 12.15 Smart Self-Care for Dementia – Co-Designing Assistive Technology with and for People with Dementia (Dympna O’Sullivan, Jonathan Turner, Ciaran Nugent, Michael Wilson, Damon Berry and Julie Doyle, TU Dublin)
12.15-13.00 Managing mechanical safety in industrial Human-Robot interaction (Luca Gualtieri, University of Bolzano, Italy)
13:00-14:00 Lunch – joint poster session with Human Factors conference
14:00-14:30 Keynote: Human Factors and Healthcare (Allan P Goldman, Chief Medical Officer at Children’s Health Ireland)
14:30-15:15 HF in design of control room (Andy Brazier, AB consulting)
15:30-15:45 Coffee break
15:45-17:00 HF in design of control room (Andy Brazier(AB consulting)

Tuesday 13th June 2023

The second day delved into the technical aspects of data mining and machine learning. Gabriele Giannini from UNIMI provided a comprehensive overview of The Weka Environment, followed by sessions on Association Rule Mining and Ensemble Learning. Participants also gained insights into the analysis of data from eye trackers using Tobii tracker technology.

Agenda:

10:05-11:05 The Weka Environment for Machine Learning and Data Mining (Gabriele Giannini, UNIMI)
11:05-11:20 Coffee break
11.20- 12.50 Association Rule Mining. Ensemble Learning (Gabriele Giannini, UNIMI)
12:50-14:00 Lunch
14:00-15:15 Tobii tracker: analysis of data from eye trackers (Andreu Oliver Moreno, Tobii AB)
15:30-15:45 Coffee break
15:45-17:00 Tobii tracker: analysis of data from eye trackers (Andreu Oliver Moreno, Tobii AB)

Wednesday 14th June 2023

Luca Gualtieri led a lecture introducing industrial human-robot interaction, discussing opportunities and challenges. The day continued with sessions on mechanical safety in collaborative robotics, guidelines for integrating cognitive ergonomics, and an engaging group exercise on risk management and safety-driven re-design of collaborative assembly systems.

Agenda:

10:05-11:05 Luca Gualtieri lectures series: Introduction to industrial human-robot interaction: opportunities and challenges
11:05-11:20 Coffee break
11.20- 12.50 Mechanical safety in collaborative robotics Design of collaborative applications for manufacturing: a case study (Esmera Wirecobots project)
12:50-14:00 Lunch
14:00-15:15 Guidelines for the integration of cognitive ergonomics in the design of human-centered and collaborative robotics applications: an experimental study; Theory about the hybrid method for the assessment of mechanical risks in collaborative applications.
15:30-15:45 Coffee break
15:45-17:00 Introduction to exercise (groupwork): Risk management and safety driven re-design of collaborative assemble system Groupwork

Thursday 15th June 2023

The fourth day featured in-depth discussions on data management plans, dynamic event trees, and user-centered design.

Agenda:

09:00-10:05 Data management plan (Lindsay Dowling, TU Dublin)
10:05-11:05 Dinamic Event Trees (Gabriele Baldissone, POLITO)
11:05-11:20 Coffee break
11.20- 12.50 Dinamic Event Trees (Gabriele Baldissone, POLITO)
12:50-14:00 Lunch
14:00-15:15 User centred design 1 (Ben Cowan, Emma Murphy)
15:30-15:45 Coffee break
15:45-17:00 User centred design 1 (Ben Cowan, Emma Murphy)

Friday 16th June 2023

The bootcamp concluded with a unique exploration of Generative AI and creative writing. Char Putney and Martin Pichlmair facilitated sessions on working with Generative AI, ethical considerations, and specific writing exercises with AI, using the LAIKA platform. The day culminated in a final working session, with participants uploading their submissions, marking the successful conclusion of a week dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of human-centric principles in the realm of intelligent autonomous and robotic systems.

9:45-11:15 Introduction; Working With Generative AI; Creative Writing Exercises (Char Putney and Martin Pichlmair, Write with LAIKA)
11:15-11:30 Coffee/Tea Break
11:30-13:00 Introduction to LAIKA; Live Participative Session With LAIKA; First Working Session With Assistance/Feedback (Char Putney and Martin Pichlmair, Write with LAIKA)
13:00-14:15 Lunch
14:00-15:15 Ethics of Generative AI; Specific Writing Exercises With AI (Char Putney and Martin Pichlmair, Write with LAIKA)
15:15-15:30 Coffee/Tea Break
15:30-16:30 Final Working Session With Assistance/Feedback (Char Putney and Martin Pichlmair, Write with LAIKA)

The 2023 bootcamp served as a collaborative hub, fostering interdisciplinary dialogues, and equipping participants with the tools and insights needed to navigate the evolving landscape of technology and human interaction. Stay tuned for updates and next edition of the Bootcamp!