Jessica Ottlinger
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Jessica Ottlinger is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of robotics, human factors, and military operations in urban terrain. Her most notable contribution is her role in the development and demonstration of the CARAT scale MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain) facility at the University of Central Florida’s Team Performance Laboratory. This facility provides a controlled, scaled environment for advancing research into automated military vehicles, specifically addressing how to allocate tasks between humans and autonomous systems. Her 2005 demonstration paper, which has garnered 4 citations, serves as a foundational introduction to this innovative testbed, enabling subsequent studies on human-robot teaming and autonomous navigation in complex environments. While her citation count is modest, the impact of her work lies in its practical application: the CARAT facility has been instrumental in shaping experimental protocols for understanding operator workload and trust in automation during military reconnaissance. Ottlinger’s research bridges engineering and behavioral science, offering critical insights for the safe and effective deployment of autonomous systems in high-stakes urban settings.
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