Synchronized Communication in a Set of Autonomous Mobile Robots Using Bluetooth Technology

Houda, Keltoum; Lakel, Rabah

doi:10.1016/j.procs.2015.12.061

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“…IEEE 802.15.4 has been commonly used as the basis for a number of different higher-layer protocols, including ZigBee. It has been deployed in the context of wireless sensor networks and multi-robot systems [42] due to hardware availability, license-free operation, low power usage, and flexible communications models that permit both IP-based and more simplified serial-like messaging. The major drawbacks are relatively low range and data rates.…”

Section: Local Area Networkmentioning

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A Critical Review of Communications in Multi-robot Systems

2022

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Purpose of Review This review summarizes the broad roles that communication formats and technologies have played in enabling multi-robot systems. We approach this field from two perspectives: of robotic applications that need communication capabilities in order to accomplish tasks, and of networking technologies that have enabled newer and more advanced multi-robot systems. Recent Findings Through this review, we identify a dearth of work that holistically tackles the problem of co-design and co-optimization of robots and the networks they employ. We also highlight the role that data-driven and machine learning approaches play in evolving communication pipelines for multi-robot systems. In particular, we refer to recent work that diverges from hand-designed communication patterns, and also discuss the “sim-to-real” gap in this context. Summary We present a critical view of the way robotic algorithms and their networking systems have evolved, and make the case for a more synergistic approach. Finally, we also identify four broad Open Problems for research and development, while offering a data-driven perspective for solving some of them.

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2022

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“…In IEEE 802.15.4 has been commonly used as the basis for a number of different higher-layer protocols, including Zig-Bee. It has been deployed in the context of wireless sensor networks and multi-robot systems [42] due to hardware availability, license-free operation, low power usage, and flexible communications models that permit both IPbased and more simplified serial-like messaging. The major drawbacks are relatively low range and data rates.…”

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A Critical Review of Communications in Multi-Robot Systems

Gielis¹,

Singh²,

Prorok³

2022

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Purpose of Review. This review summarizes the broad roles that communication formats and technologies have played in enabling multi-robot systems. We approach this field from two perspectives: of robotic applications that need communication capabilities in order to accomplish tasks, and of networking technologies that have enabled newer and more advanced multi-robot systems. Recent Findings. Through this review, we identify a dearth of work that holistically tackles the problem of co-design and co-optimization of robots and the networks they employ. We also highlight the role that data-driven and machinelearning approaches play in evolving communication pipelines for multi-robot systems. In particular, we refer to recent work that diverges from hand-designed communication patterns, and also discuss the 'sim-to-real' gap in this context. Summary. We present a critical view of the way robotic algorithms and their networking systems have evolved, and make the case for a more synergistic approach. Finally, we also identify four broad Open Problems for research and development, while offering a data-driven perspective for solving some of them.

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“…The coverage of a Bluetooth device is determined by its power class, with three such classes distinguished: 1 (100 mW) with a theoretical coverage of up to 100 m, 2 (2.5 mW) with a coverage of approximately 10 m, and 3 (1 mW) with a coverage of approximately 1 m, which is the least common [31]. Studies were conducted to apply the Bluetooth 4.0 and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) standards in a mobile robot [32,33].…”

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Is Secure Communication in the R2I (Robot-to-Infrastructure) Model Possible? Identification of Threats

Krzykowska-Piotrowska

Dudek

Siergiejczyk

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The increase in the role of companion robots in everyday life is inevitable, and their safe communication with the infrastructure is one of the fundamental challenges faced by designers. There are many challenges in the robot’s communication with the environment, widely described in the literature on the subject. The threats that scientists believe have the most significant impact on the robot’s communication include denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, satellite signal spoofing, external eavesdropping, spamming, broadcast tampering, and man-in-the-middle attacks. In this article, the authors attempted to identify communication threats in the new robot-to-infrastructure (R2I) model based on available solutions used in transport, e.g., vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I), taking into account the threats already known affecting the robot’s sensory systems. For this purpose, all threats that may occur in the robot’s communication with the environment were analyzed. Then the risk analysis was carried out, determining, in turn, the likelihood of potential threats occurrence, their consequence, and ability of detection. Finally, specific methods of responding to the occurring threats are proposed, taking into account cybersecurity aspects. A critical new approach is the proposal to use communication and protocols so far dedicated to transport (IEEE 802.11p WAVE, dedicated short-range communications (DSRC)). Then, the companion’s robot should be treated as a pedestrian and some of its sensors as an active smartphone.

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Synchronized Communication in a Set of Autonomous Mobile Robots Using Bluetooth Technology

Cited by 7 publications

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A Critical Review of Communications in Multi-Robot Systems

Is Secure Communication in the R2I (Robot-to-Infrastructure) Model Possible? Identification of Threats

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