Denjin-Keikaku 2.0: Empowering Aviation Autonomy by Anthropomorphic Assistants

The rapid development and proliferation of emerging computing technologies using artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to transform existing aviation operations. Such technologies may be implemented by either a virtual or physical agent; the later called DENJIN. DENJIN supports Single Pilot Operation (SiPO) by retrofitting a physical humanoid robot possessing cognitive and physical capabilities of a typical human pilot, powered by AI, to existing aircraft. The Human-Robot Interaction literature indicates that the anthropomorphism of a robot influences trust in the robot, which is critical for successful human-automation interaction. Hence, this project aims to explore how human operators' trust varies across different levels of anthropomorphism.