Doychinov, V, Zaidi, SA, Chudpooti, N et al. (5 more authors) (2021) A Study of Wireless Communications Systems for Robotic Communications in Underground Pipes and Ducts. In: 2021 18th International Conference on Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology (ECTI-CON). 2021 18th International Conference on Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology (ECTI-CON), 19-22 May 2021, Chiang Mai, Thailand. IEEE ISBN 978-1-6654-4738-6
Abstract
Both the water and telecommunications sectors in the UK have an extensive pipe and duct network that has evolved over the last hundred years. Any given section of these networks is likely to be made from vitrified clay, cast iron or different types of plastic. In the Pipebots project, we are investigating robots that can inspect and, where possible, unblock or repair the pipes in-situ, with the aim of dramatically reducing the need for excavation works. This would require robots with the ability to wirelessly communicate with one another, as well as with the outside world, to realise the vision of an autonomous, cooperative swarm that continuously monitors, reports on, and repairs the pipes and ducts from within. The pipe environments in which the robots will operate vary significantly and this requires a custom solution that incorporates more than one method of communication. This paper describes the results of a study of the trade-off between data transmission bandwidth and Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) requirements for acoustic, RF and optical communications systems.
Metadata
Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Authors/Creators: |
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Keywords: | robotics , RF , optical , acoustic , pipes , ducts , wireless communications , underwater communication |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (Leeds) > Pollard Institute (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 28 Jun 2021 11:56 |
Last Modified: | 28 Jun 2021 11:56 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | IEEE |
Identification Number: | 10.1109/ecti-con51831.2021.9454819 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:175552 |