Final Year Project

Communication between Robots and a Computer via the Internet

Andreas Hofmeier, BEng, 2406108

Supervisor: Dr. Chen

Aim:

Develop a software platform (Network Library) on Linux for remote control of robots via the Internet.

=> Demonstration on a real

robot

=> Explore the feasibility of

using the Internet to	control robots

Why this Project?

Organisation of the Internet

Packets (postal service)

=> Random Time Delay

Analysis/Measurement:

- basic time delay depends

on distance

- increasing depends on

the daytime and period (school-hours, holiday)

- local school network

caused main time delay

Modes to control a robot:

- Direct Control

- Supervisory Control:

give target

Basic Structure:

Project Status

- The library is implemented

- An example robot can be

controlled

- Completing documentation

and report remains

Conclusions

- Challenges

- „Have a plan“

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