Implementation of an IR approach for autonomous docking in a self-configurable robotics system

Liu, W. print and Winfield, A. F. print (2009) Implementation of an IR approach for autonomous docking in a self-configurable robotics system. In: Kyriacou, T. print, Nehmzow, U. print, Melhuish, C. print and Witkowski, M. print, eds. Proceedings of Towards Autonomous Robotic Systems., 251 - 258

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This paper presents an IR approach to the development of a sensor system which enables robots to autonomously dock with each other to form complex morphologies. The system includes three sub-units with different operational ranges: a short range proximity detection unit, a mid-range beacon detection unit and a longer range local communication unit. Fixed-point digital filters are implemented to reduce the effect of environmental noise. All sensors are controlled and processed using an 8-bit low power consumption micro-controller. The system provides a low cost, low power consumption, relatively independent module for the robot platform. The designs are fully tested on real mobile robot testbeds and we demonstrate that precision docking can be achieved even using very simple controllers.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords:autonomous docking, robotics, self-configurable robotics
Faculty/Department:~Pre-2010 Faculty Structure > Environment and Technology > Bristol Institute of Technology > Bristol Robotics Laboratory
~Pre-2012 Faculty Structure > Faculty of Environment and Technology > Bristol Robotics Laboratory
ID Code:13252
Deposited By: Dr W. print Liu
Deposited On:05 Nov 2010 16:24
Last Modified:25 Feb 2013 23:35

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