Mobile Interface Features Update

2023 The project has progressed significantly since we last discussed the mobile interface in our last post entitled Mobile Interfaces , which explains the basics of this phase of the project and its components. For the First responders to get all the information they need and in turn, to send information to the Command-and-Control (C2) operators, Mobile and Augmented Reality Interfaces are essential to the team on the ground.

As responsible for the Mobile Interface (MI), Enide leads the development of a tool focused on the user experience (UX) to help first responders to access real-time information about the environment (from drone cameras, team members’ health status, position, and tracking, etc) and give them all the information needed to enhance their performance at an emergency.

Today we want to give you an update about the development and demo phase, which was demonstrated for the first-time last November during the Mid Term Demonstration with partners in Ankara, Turkey.

MI Features

AI platform acts as an integration layer between the sensors and the Mobile and AR interfaces. So far, the most notable features of the TeamAware Mobile Interface are:

• Login integration with SSCN (Secure and Standardised Communication Network)

• Map positioning of information extracted from the perception systems

• Sensor information listed with basic details

• Audio Notes Feature

• Icons & Operational Codes selection

• Audio Recording tool

Not only can first responders receive information, but they can interact with the control centre by sending voice notes, or by interacting in choosing specific tags according to the situation being addressed.

Mobile Interface Demo and next steps

During the Interim Demonstration in Ankara, the partners did several demonstrations in which they tested the state of development and its functionality, its suitability, recommended adjustments to be made and discussed the challenges and next steps for the next phase of the project.

Enide demonstrated MI, where attendees had the possibility to download it on their mobile phones, to experience first-hand the user experience so far. Throughout the presentation, it was concluded that the biggest challenge ahead is the integration of the systems that provide the information, as it is important to prioritise it and show it to the first responders.

During integration, one of the issues to consider is the display of real-time notifications, as well as the functionality of the platform in places or situations with limited internet connection. This phase will be implemented during 2023.