Computer AI Co-Pilot

Before Microsoft Co-Pilot, there was Air Guardian - the real AI Co-Pilot.
Imagine being on an aeroplane with two pilots – one human, one computer. They share control, but their focus is different. If both observe the same elements, the human pilot remains in command. However, if the human becomes distracted, the computer seamlessly takes over.

Introducing Air-Guardian, a groundbreaking system developed by researchers at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). In a world where modern pilots contend with an influx of information from various screens, especially during critical phases, Air-Guardian acts as a proactive co-pilot, forging a partnership between human and machine centred on attention understanding.

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How?
Air-Guardian employs eye-tracking technology for human attention analysis and "saliency maps" for the neural system. Saliency maps pinpoint where attention is directed within visual data, acting as visual guides that highlight crucial regions within an image. Instead of intervening only during safety breaches like traditional autopilot systems, Air-Guardian identifies early signs of potential risks through these attention markers.

The significance of Air-Guardian extends far beyond aviation. Similar cooperative control mechanisms could find applications in automobiles, drones, and a broader spectrum of robotics.

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