In the work, the algorithms and concepts for reconfiguration of chain-type robots were investigated, and reconfiguration planning algorithms were developed. Based on the survey results, an original approach to solving the reconfiguration problem was proposed, namely the decomposition of the general problem into two subtasks: movement of individual modules to the target point and control of the obtained robotic complex. Within the framework of this study, only the subtask of reconfiguration planning was considered. Three algorithms were developed: the target assignment, the search for the optimal path, and the movement of the robot module. This combination of algorithms allowed solving the problem of moving the modules in space and further linking with each other.

To extend the application of the late waves of the event-related potentials (ERPs) to multiple modalities, devices and software the underlying physiological mechanisms and responses of the brain for a particular sensory system and mental function must be carefully examined. The objective of this study was aimed to study the sensory processes of the “human-computer interaction” model when classifying visual images with an incomplete set of signs based on the analysis of early, middle, late and slow ERPs components. 26 healthy subjects (men) aged 20–26 years were investigated. ERPs in 19 monopolar sites according to the 10/20 system were recorded. Discriminant and factor analyzes (BMDP Statistical Software) were applied. The component N₄₅₀ is the most specialized indicator of the perception of unrecognizable (oddball) visual images. The amplitude of the ultra-late components N₇₅₀ and N₉₀₀ is also higher under conditions of presentation of the oddball image, regardless of the location of the registration points. In brain pathology along with the pronounced asymmetry of the wave distribution, reduction of the N₁₅₀ wave and lengthening of its peak latency, a line of regularities were noted. These include–a pronounced reduction in peak latency P₂₅₀ and N₃₅₀, an increased amplitude of N₃₅₀ in the frontal and central points of registration, a decrease in the amplitude of N₄₅₀ in the left frontal cortex and its increase in the occipital registration points, activation of the occipital cortex at a time interval of 400–500 ms, as well as fusion later waves. We called such phenomena of the development of cognitive ERP in brain pathology “the incongruence of ERP components”. The results of the research are discussed in the light of the paradigm of the P₃₀₀ wave application in brain-computer interface systems, as well as with the peculiarities in brain pathology.

This paper considers processing of conflicting user requests in ubiquitous corporate smart spaces. The formulated problem consists in the contradiction between the limitation of available smart space resources to perform the conflicting user requests and necessity to provide the proper quality of service in corporate smart spaces. The principles of constructing the simulation model are described. The experiments were carried out basing on a model of the SPIIRAS digital signage service. Several task management strategies are discussed, an assessment of their effectiveness is given. The research is aimed at improving the quality of service and user experience in human-computer interaction within the corporate smart spaces.

One of the promising areas of using robotic systems (RS) is group control of robots. The means of ensuring the operator's interaction with autonomous RS for monitoring and remote control - the human-machine interface (HMI) of the robotic systems, are discussed in the paper. The foreign and domestic publications describing existing approaches and priority directions to the construction of HMIs for various types of robotic systems - ground and air, as well as modern commercial solutions in this area are analyzed in the paper. The performed analysis allows us to conclude that the most popular and convenient type of human-machine interface for the types of robotic systems under consideration today is a digital application with a graphical interface. To implement complex scenarios of human-machine interaction, combinations of several methods are used, such as: a digital application with a graphical interface, virtual reality tools, gesture recognition, voice commands. The technical appearance of the man-machine interface of group unmanned robots based on the results of the analysis was developed. It ensures the prompt formulation of the applied problem to be solved and the subsequent control of its execution by the operator. The proposed solution is intuitive and flexible, which provides the user with a higher speed of information processing. Key words Group robotics, human-machine interface (HMI), group control of robots, HMI architecture, robotic system.