Definition
“The extend to which a robot can operate in the tasks it was designed for (or that it creates for itself) without external intervention.”
Levels of Autonomy:
| Level | Robot: | Human: |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | decides everything | No info |
| 9 | decides everything | Is informed if robot decides to. |
| 8 | decides everything | Gets info when he asks. |
| 7 | decides everything | Is informed by robot. |
| 6 | Automatic execution | can veto (limited time) |
| 5 | Makes suggestion | must approve action |
| 4 | Suggests also one alternative | Can decide between two options. |
| 3 | Narrows the selection down to a few options | Can choose |
| 2 | Offers a complete set of actions and alternatives | Can freely choose |
| 1 | offers no assistance | must take all decisions and actions |