A hybrid approach to intelligent autonomous mobile robots

Abstract

In this work we present a hybrid approach based on the integration of Q-Learning and the inter-process communication techniques. First, we designed and implemented a simulation program based on these techniques. We then used the approach to drive and control three robots from the Robix Company. At the motion control level, the Q-Learning technique is trained to perform motor control that moves one of the robots from the start point to the destination point (target object) and back. The communication between the robots is carried out by using the inter-process communication technique (IPC). This allows the robots to identify the location of each other and to measure the time left for the mobile robot to reach either the target object or the start point. It also allows a smooth and reliable coordination between the robots to carry out the required task.