Abstract
Swarm robotic systems which are inspired from social behaviour of animals especially insects are becoming a fascinating topic for multi-robot researchers. Simulation software is mostly used for performing research in swarm robotics due the hardware complexities and cost of robot platforms. However, simulation of large numbers of these swarm robots is extremely complex and often inaccurate. In this paper we present the design of a low-cost, open-platform, autonomous micro robot (Colias) for swarm robotic applications. Colias uses a circular platform with a diameter of 4 cm. Long-range infrared modules with adjustable output power allow the robot to communicate with its direct neighbours. The robot has been tested in individual and swarm scenarios and the observed results demonstrate its feasibility to be used as a micro sized mobile robot as well as a low-cost platform for robot swarm applications.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 2014 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, IEEE ICMA 2014 |
| Publisher | IEEE Computer Society |
| Pages | 635-640 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781479939794, 9781479939770 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781479939787 |
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| Publication status | Published - 28 Aug 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 11th IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation - Tianjin, China Duration: 3 Aug 2014 → 6 Aug 2014 https://www.ieee-ras.org/about-ras/ras-calendar/event/2224-2023-11th-international-conference-on-control-mechatronics-and-automation-iccma |
Publication series
| Name | IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation |
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| Publisher | IEEE |
| ISSN (Print) | 2152-7431 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 2152-744X |
Conference
| Conference | 11th IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation |
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| Abbreviated title | IEEE ICMA 2014 |
| Country/Territory | China |
| City | Tianjin |
| Period | 3/08/14 → 6/08/14 |
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