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“Lead, where are you going?” Considering this life-saving radio call from my wingman many nights ago, one may wonder how technology could provide every pilot with as vigilant a wingman within his or her own aircraft. Questions regarding this artificial wingman reach beyond its design to include “Is it appropriate or necessary to develop standard communication procedures for human–computer interaction?” and “Should the artificial wingman assume control?” As context-aware computing and automation appear in people’s lives, their ability to answer these and related questions will shape the impact of technology on safety and well-being.

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context-aware computing automation spatial disorientation aviation naturalistic interaction cockpit

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Collaboration in the Cockpit

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