Mobile robot sensor and networking design to enable cooperative behavior
Abstract
Purpose
Offers an example of mobile robot networking and sensors.
Design/methodology/approach
Displays an example of a prototype mobile robot called M‐Tran III.
Findings
Teams of simple, modular robots can assume a wide variety of shapes to allow movement and cooperative behavior.
Research limitations/implications
The ability for modular robots to network through physical and electronic means allows more adaptable teams and systems.
Practical implications
The practical implications of improved mobile robot sensors, both internal and external, will allow greater adaptability and intelligence for exploration and construction.
Originality/value
Reveals innovations in mobile robot communication and re‐configurability.
Keywords
Citation
Ranky, G.N. (2007), "Mobile robot sensor and networking design to enable cooperative behavior", Industrial Robot, Vol. 34 No. 1, pp. 21-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/01439910710718405
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited