The Just-In-Time Adaptive Artificial Augmentation Capstone Project

Interest in assistive technologies (AT) and artificial intelligence (AI) supporting decision making and the performing difficult or dangerous tasks is experiencing continued and rapid growth. Systems of this nature have a wide range of use-cases spanning defense and commercial domains, such as aviation, air traffic control, decision support systems, emergency management, command and control, threat assessment, route planning, autonomous multi-vehicle mission oversight, power grid operations, and machine and heavy-machine operations. In line with our ongoing efforts to integrate applied, experiential learning programs into post-secondary undergraduate STEM curriculum, we propose a capstone program whereby undergraduate engineering and computer science seniors can gain valuable insight and skills by contributing to the creation of a just-in-time adaptive artificial augmentation (JIT-A3) system. The purpose of this program is to provide undergraduate senior students with a real-world, project-based experience that encompasses the complexities and realities they are likely to encounter in demanding commercial and government jobs.