Rapidly deployable point to point data links using auto-aiming robotic antennas
Abstract
The ability to deploy and extend a broadband wireless network is becoming more of a necessity with society's absolute reliance on network technologies. Increasing amounts of consumer devices are starting to rely on TCP/IP data integration for their basic operation; televisions, telephones, cellular phone systems, emergency responder communication systems, and police public safety surveillance equipment just to name a few. This research will continue the development of the wireless network relay system using mobile robotic platforms as shown in "Self-orientation of directional antennas, assisted by mobile robots, for receiving the best wireless signal strength" (Sensors applications symposium (sas), 2012). By using a robotic pan tilt system integrated with a directional antenna it is possible to locate and connect to an initial point to point directional antenna system without the need for human intervention. By implementing two such pan tilt devices in a cooperative mode, the first device can connect to a network and the second can re-propagate that signal. Integrating that system with a mobile robotic platform will make it possible to autonomously position the dual pan tilt relay system in an optimal location for the interconnection of two point to point data links. By using a number of these autonomous robotic relays it is possible to develop a long range self-healing (capable of realigning upon loss of relay device) data link system.
Degree
M.S.
Advisors
Smith, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Computer Engineering|Robotics
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