Exploring energy charging problem in swarm robotic systems using foraging simulation

Al Haek, Mohammed and Ismail , Amelia Ritahani and Ahmed Basalib, Ahmed Omar and Makarim, Nabiel (2015) Exploring energy charging problem in swarm robotic systems using foraging simulation. Jurnal Teknologi, 76 (1). pp. 239-244. ISSN 2180–3722 (O), 0127–9696 (P)

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Abstract

Swarm robotic systems is still a new field of study, and exploration of its applications and making use of its advantages can open the door for more research on this field in the near future. In swarm robotic systems, a number of simple robots can perform complex tasks efficiently than a single robot, giving robustness and flexibility to the group. However, robustness is one of the issues that need to be resolved as most of time the robots are suffering from low energy while performing the task. The main objectives of this paper are to highlight the robustness issue in swarm robotic systems and propose a solution to allow swarm robots to remain robust on achieving its task. To demonstrate the problem, foraging algorithm, which is inspired by ant’s behaviour, is simulated to highlight the problem of low energy in swarm robotic system and its effect on its robustness. One of the solutions is mainly by using power stations or banks, but both have its own limitation which are highlighted and discussed in this paper. Finally, the paper also explains on a potential mechanism, inspired by an immune system response, that will help swarm robots overcome the problem of low energy. Keywords: Swarm robotics, robustness, foraging, immune system response

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	4296/44880
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Swarm robotics, robustness, foraging, immune system response
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Computer Science Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Computer Science
Depositing User:	Amelia Ritahani Ismail
Date Deposited:	01 Oct 2015 16:14
Last Modified:	17 Aug 2017 16:13
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/44880

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