Project Overview
The CotsBots are inexpensive and modular mobile robots built entirely from
commercial off-the-shelf components. These robots provide a convenient platform
on which to investigate algorithms, cooperation, and distributed sensing in large
(> 50) robot networks. Each robot is small (13cm x 6.5cm base) and costs
under $200. Each is equipped with on-board processing, radio communication, and
a base platform for mobility. Software is written using
TinyOS, an open-source,
event-driven operating system for large-scale distributed sensor networks. TinyOS also
provides a modular software environment where implementation details may be
abstracted away from the robot application developer. It is hoped that others
can leverage some of the ideas presented here to develop their own distributed
robot systems.
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Recent Updates
- January 29, 2004: This website is finally up!
- October 27-31, 2003: CotsBots presentation at IROS.
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