Human-on-the-Loop

Definition

Human-on-the-Loop is the autonomy pattern in which a person monitors an autonomous process and can intervene, override, or abort, but does not authorize each individual action. It is the contemporary U.S. policy posture for many autonomous functions short of lethal force, where Human-in-the-Loop remains the default.

Reference attributes

Contrast

Human-in-the-Loop, Human-out-of-the-Loop

Typical use

Sensing, routing, non-lethal effects

Related terms

• Rules of Engagement (ROE)
  Directives that define the circumstances under which force may be used.
• Human-in-the-Loop
  Control pattern requiring explicit human authorization for each consequential action.