Long range robot teleoperation system based on internet of things

Abstract

Nowadays, we can no longer imagine that Internet can be considered just a network of computers. We also have to state that it's becoming even more a network of things. With this in mind, this paper introduces a long range Internet connected robot teleoperation system based on Internet of Things (IoT). The aim is to support operators during remote teleoperation of robotic systems in situations in which the remote control devices loose the connection with the on-board receivers. This situation can occur either due to the lost of the line-of-sight or due to possible damages of the devices. IoT allows to connect remote and mobile things or machines. It also assets through the use of wireless communications and low-cost sensors, computing and storage devices. Approaches based on IoT have been already applied in traffic monitoring, smart homes, smart parking management, vehicle tracking system and other industrial applications. We used the system to control a mobile robot without range barriers provided that the robot and the remote control device must be connected to the Internet.