The Role of Drones in Linking Industry 4.0 and ITS Ecosystems

Beke, Eva; Bódi, Antal; Katalin, Takácsné György; Kovács, Tibor; Maros, Dóra; Gáspár, László

doi:10.1109/cinti.2018.8928239

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“…At the data link layer, several wireless technologies are now accessible to application developers. Each technology has distinctive qualities that make it attractive and acceptable for use (Beke et al, 2018;C. Chen et al, 2022;J.…”

Section: Wireless Communication Technologiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Internet of Things (IoT): Wireless Communications for Unmanned Aircraft System

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WANG,

YANG

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EPSTEM

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In times of technological advancements, the use of aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, has become increasingly prevalent across various commercial and industrial sectors. UAVs find applications in agriculture, filmmaking, law enforcement, package delivery, aerial photography, videography, etc. There are benefits associated with utilizing UAVs. One key advantage is their ability to cover areas quickly and efficiently while accessing locations that may be challenging or hazardous for humans. Wireless communication technologies play a role in ensuring the functioning of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Without these technologies, the United States of America would face difficulties communicating with ground control stations or relaying information to operators. This would significantly impede the country’s mission execution and overall responsibilities. Wireless communication technologies (WCT) enable the United States to maintain awareness—essential for achieving successful and secure operations. Additionally, wireless technologies allow for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) control, which is crucial for missions carried out in hostile or dangerous environments. The increasing usage of drones has highlighted the need to improve networks in the United States focusing on their ability to work together effectively handle volumes of data and provide reliable broadband connectivity. This research delves into communication technologies, in this domain emphasizing their advantages, limitations, industry standards and potential areas for future investigation to address the challenges revealed by this study.

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Section: Wireless Communication Technologiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Internet of Things (IoT): Wireless Communications for Unmanned Aircraft System

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WANG,

YANG

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“…This information improves farmer productivity for growing more food in a time-efficient manner. In construction work [33,34], drones provide geographic measurements, cartography, overall protection of the area, inspection of critical infrastructures, transportation inspection, and measuring work progress in real-time. Additionally, drones have been used in logistics to perform warehouse inventory, to transport and delivery packages [15,31,35], reduce risks, and ensure timely execution.…”

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Towards Autonomous Drone Racing without GPU Using an OAK-D Smart Camera

Rojas-Perez

Martínez-Carranza

2021

Sensors

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Recent advances have shown for the first time that it is possible to beat a human with an autonomous drone in a drone race. However, this solution relies heavily on external sensors, specifically on the use of a motion capture system. Thus, a truly autonomous solution demands performing computationally intensive tasks such as gate detection, drone localisation, and state estimation. To this end, other solutions rely on specialised hardware such as graphics processing units (GPUs) whose onboard hardware versions are not as powerful as those available for desktop and server computers. An alternative is to combine specialised hardware with smart sensors capable of processing specific tasks on the chip, alleviating the need for the onboard processor to perform these computations. Motivated by this, we present the initial results of adapting a novel smart camera, known as the OpenCV AI Kit or OAK-D, as part of a solution for the ADR running entirely on board. This smart camera performs neural inference on the chip that does not use a GPU. It can also perform depth estimation with a stereo rig and run neural network models using images from a 4K colour camera as the input. Additionally, seeking to limit the payload to 200 g, we present a new 3D-printed design of the camera’s back case, reducing the original weight 40%, thus enabling the drone to carry it in tandem with a host onboard computer, the Intel Stick compute, where we run a controller based on gate detection. The latter is performed with a neural model running on an OAK-D at an operation frequency of 40 Hz, enabling the drone to fly at a speed of 2 m/s. We deem these initial results promising toward the development of a truly autonomous solution that will run intensive computational tasks fully on board.

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“…There have been small drones with hybrid fixed-wing designs with rotor-base tested in the 1960s but with little success. However, introducing new generation sensors has given this concept a new beginning and direction (Beke et al , 2018; Kumar and Suman, 2019; Varshney et al , 2021). Table 1 lists the advantages, disadvantages and applications of these drones.…”

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“…More specifically, drones are helpful when there is a need to serve as a care support unit in far remote areas, security perspectives and many others. However, apart from the elaborated applications and typical capabilities, several challenges exist while proposing the realisation of drones in Industry 4.0 perspectives (Beke et al , 2018; Fernández-Caramés et al , 2018; Sanchez, 2019a). The payload and flight endurance challenges have always been a limitation in practising drone technology for industrial usage.…”

Section: Challenges In Implementing Drones For Industry 40mentioning

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Exploring contributions of drones towards Industry 4.0

Javaid

Khan

Singh

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Purpose Unmanned aerial vehicles are commonly known as UAVs and drones. Nowadays, industries have begun to realise the operational and economic benefits of drone-enabled tasks. The Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, drones, etc., represent implementable advanced technologies intended to accomplish Industry 4.0. The purpose of this study is to discuss the significant contributions of drones for Industry 4.0. Design/methodology/approach Nowadays, drones are used for inspections, mapping and surveying in difficult or hazardous locations. For writing this paper, relevant research papers on drone for Industry 4.0 are identified from various research platforms such as Scopus, Google Scholar, ResearchGate and ScienceDirect. Given the enormous extent of the topic, this work analyses many papers, reports and news stories in an attempt to comprehend and clarify Industry 4.0. Findings Drones are being implemented in manufacturing, entertainment industries (cinematography, etc.) and machinery across the world. Thermal-imaging devices attached to drones can detect variable heat levels emanating from a facility, trigger the sprinkler system and inform emergency authorities. Due partly to their utility and adaptability in industrial areas such as energy, transportation, engineering and more, autonomous drones significantly impact Industry 4.0. This paper discusses drones and their types. Several technological advances and primary extents of drones for Industry 4.0 are diagrammatically elaborated. Further, the authors identified and discussed 19 major applications of drones for Industry 4.0. Originality/value This paper’s originality lies in its discussion and exploration of the capabilities of drones for Industry 4.0, especially in manufacturing organisations. In addition to improving efficiency and site productivity, drones can easily undertake routine inspections and check streamlines operations and maintenance procedures. This work contributes to creating a common foundation for comprehending Industry 4.0 outcomes from many disciplinary viewpoints, allowing for more research and development for industrial innovation and technological progress.

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The Role of Drones in Linking Industry 4.0 and ITS Ecosystems

Cited by 10 publications

References 6 publications

Internet of Things (IoT): Wireless Communications for Unmanned Aircraft System

Internet of Things (IoT): Wireless Communications for Unmanned Aircraft System

Towards Autonomous Drone Racing without GPU Using an OAK-D Smart Camera

Exploring contributions of drones towards Industry 4.0

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