Integrating Large Language Models for Explainable Human-Machine Teaming in Autonomous Vehicles
摘要
This paper presents the design, implementation, and preliminary evaluation of a Human-Machine Teaming (HMT) framework for task planning of autonomous vehicles, developed in collaboration an industrial shipbuilding partner. The system integrates Large Language Models (LLMs) to support natural-language interaction, situational awareness, planning, and explainability during real-time missions. Rather than a rigid command pipeline, the framework enables mixed-initiative teaming: operators specify high-level intents and supervise execution while the agent surfaces constraints, proposes alternative plans, and explains decisions. The framework was validated in a simulated environment focused on missions for Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). Results indicate the system can interpret natural-language commands, adapt to under-specified instructions with 96% success in ambiguous scenarios, and detect infeasible requests before execution.