Wireless communications and control module of a web-enabled robot for distributed sensing applications

G. Sen Gupta; S. C. Mukhopadhyay; J. R. French

doi:10.1109/IMTC.2008.4547067

Wireless communications and control module of a web-enabled robot for distributed sensing applications

G. Sen Gupta^*, S. C. Mukhopadhyay, J. R. French

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Abstract

In this paper we present the design of a low-cost Wireless Communications and Control system for a web-enabled mobile robot for distributed sensing applications. The system consists of several interdependent processing modules to provide the various required functionalities. The device makes use of the already widespread WiFi technology as its wireless communications medium. This allows use of existing wireless networking infrastructure to communicate with the device. The Wireless Communications and Control Module (WCCM) currently consists of the following components: a control module utilizing a SiLabs microcontroller, a wireless module implemented using a Lantronix Matchport B/G, and an I/O Power Supply module. An internet user can remotely log in to a web page stored in the WCCM itself and control the device remotely as well as accessing its sensory inputs. The design has been implemented using low cost and small form factor embedded devices to allow flexibility in its application. The test-bed for this device is a small mobile "Soccer Robot" chassis that provides a convenient way to test the various aspects of the device. The WCCM has been designed with project portability in mind, and consequently will require minimal modificationfor other applications. The system has proven powerful and easy to use in preliminary tests.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2008 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference Proceedings, I2MTC
Place of Publication	Piscataway, NJ
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages	393-398
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Print)	1424415411, 9781424415410
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/IMTC.2008.4547067
Publication status	Published - 2008
Externally published	Yes
Event	2008 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, I2MTC - Victoria, BC, Canada Duration: 12 May 2008 → 15 May 2008

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Other	2008 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, I2MTC
Country/Territory	Canada
City	Victoria, BC
Period	12/05/08 → 15/05/08

Keywords

Distributed sensing
Embedded system
Web-enabled robot
Wireless communications
Wireless control

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Sen Gupta, G., Mukhopadhyay, S. C., & French, J. R. (2008). Wireless communications and control module of a web-enabled robot for distributed sensing applications. In 2008 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference Proceedings, I2MTC (pp. 393-398). Article 4547067 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). https://doi.org/10.1109/IMTC.2008.4547067

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Sen Gupta, G, Mukhopadhyay, SC & French, JR 2008, Wireless communications and control module of a web-enabled robot for distributed sensing applications. in 2008 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference Proceedings, I2MTC., 4547067, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Piscataway, NJ, pp. 393-398, 2008 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, I2MTC, Victoria, BC, Canada, 12/05/08. https://doi.org/10.1109/IMTC.2008.4547067

Wireless communications and control module of a web-enabled robot for distributed sensing applications. / Sen Gupta, G.; Mukhopadhyay, S. C.; French, J. R.
2008 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference Proceedings, I2MTC. Piscataway, NJ: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2008. p. 393-398 4547067.

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Sen Gupta G, Mukhopadhyay SC, French JR. Wireless communications and control module of a web-enabled robot for distributed sensing applications. In 2008 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference Proceedings, I2MTC. Piscataway, NJ: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). 2008. p. 393-398. 4547067 doi: 10.1109/IMTC.2008.4547067

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