Name
Tech. Session XI - 30
Date & Time
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 11:20 AM - 11:45 AM
Description
Multi-robot collaboration is essential for advanced manufacturing environments, especially in smart factories where seamless, real-time communication between robots enhances efficiency and adaptability. Conventional communication methods, such as WiFi and Bluetooth, face limitations in multi-robot scenarios without network due to infrastructure dependency. To address these challenges, we developed a novel, dynamic inaudible frequency-shifting communication method for multi-robot communication without relying on network infrastructure. By utilizing inaudible frequencies in the 18 to 22 kHz range, the proposed method enables robust, interference-resistant communication suitable for uncontrolled environments. The proposed method was tested with heterogenous robots in one-to-one and one-to-multiple communication scenarios, consistently achieving high accuracy above 97.5 % at distances up to four meters. Minimal reductions (up to 0.35 %) in accuracy in one-to-multiple communication highlight the robustness of the method in handling simultaneous commands across multiple robots, effectively supporting multi-command scenarios and providing reliable communication even in dynamic, uncontrolled environments. These results demonstrate the potential of the proposed method for enabling decentralized, scalable, real-time robotic interactions within complex manufacturing settings.
Location Name
Redbud A
Full Address
Hyatt Regency
220 N Main St
Greenville, SC 29601
United States
Session Type
Technical Session
Paper #
NAMRC 30
Author List
Robert Hart, Todd Polk and Jamie Gravell
Paper Title
Supporting student success in manufacturing project prototypes for an engineering capstone course
Presenter Name
Robert Hart
Session Chair
Robert Hart, John Liu
Presenter Email
robert.hart@utdallas.edu