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Communications requirements for autonomous mobile robots: analysis and examples

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Resumo:Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are becoming pervasive and, in consequence, the optimization of their electronics is also becoming a current research topic. In particular, the use of distributed architectures is an issue. In the presence of distribution, a network must be used to interconnect the several modules of an AMR. This network must be able to support the traffic requirements to carry on the data flows produced by the nodes. In this paper a characterization of the subsystems required in AMRs is made, analyzing typical AMRs. Then, the data flows produced by them are quantified and the adequacy of popular fieldbuses, in particular CAN - Controller Area Network, to accommodate the required traffic in two robots is analyzed. Copyright © 2005 IFAC
Autores principais:Silva, Valter
Outros Autores:Fonseca, José; Nunes, Urbano; Maia, Rodrigo
Assunto:Data Flow Analysis FieldBuses Mobile robots Sensors
Ano:2005
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:documento de conferência
Tipo de acesso:acesso restrito
Instituição associada:Universidade de Aveiro
Idioma:inglês
Origem:RIA - Repositório Institucional da Universidade de Aveiro
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Resumo:Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are becoming pervasive and, in consequence, the optimization of their electronics is also becoming a current research topic. In particular, the use of distributed architectures is an issue. In the presence of distribution, a network must be used to interconnect the several modules of an AMR. This network must be able to support the traffic requirements to carry on the data flows produced by the nodes. In this paper a characterization of the subsystems required in AMRs is made, analyzing typical AMRs. Then, the data flows produced by them are quantified and the adequacy of popular fieldbuses, in particular CAN - Controller Area Network, to accommodate the required traffic in two robots is analyzed. Copyright © 2005 IFAC