MAGRITTE: a graphic supervisor for remote handling interventions

Abstract

In this paper we present the MAGRITTE 3D graphic supervisor. MAGRITTE is dedicated to assist an operator in remote handling tasks. It is designed to be intuitive to reduce the stress of operators involved in complex operations. MAGRITTE is especially made to adapt to on line interventions. It relies on t he usage of 3D graphic representation and programming. It attempts to hide the complexity of a robotic system to the operator to let him focus his attention on tasks to achieve. The software has been used in several remote handling applications like decommissioning, maintenance, intervention in hazardous environments, remote surgery and under water applications.