Abstract

In this paper we discuss a distributed robotic system (DRS) based on the notions of instinctive response and cooperation. The proposed DRS comprises cellular robotic units dedicated to enviromental monitoring. The paper attempts to exploit previous theoretical analysis in the field of Cellular Robotic Systems (CRS) in order to implement a real society of miniature robots. We believe that practical applications of CRS can be envisaged, just like for their biological analogues, essentially in those tasks requiring ''e xp 1 or at i o h u n t i n g /d e f e n c e, and transportation capabilities. The specific application which has been considered in this paper is the search of pollutants emitting odors and gases, perhaps toxic, that the cellular robots must detect. The analogy is with a pack of animals aggressively in search of preys in a partially constrained unstructured environment. The overall behavior of the pack of CRS is investigated by simulation. In addition, the problem of efficient communication between different robotic units is also addressed.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.