The project of an autonomous robot capable to cooperate in a group

Abstract

One of the basic problems connected with wheeled mobile robots is the choice of the appropriate navigational method. This refers to individual robots and also, in particular, to groups of mobile robots. 'Navigation' can be defined as an issue connected with systems control, defining their position and orientation as well as choosing appropriate trajectory. The consisting elements of mobile robots navigation are: self-localization, path planning, and creating a map of the explored area. Each of the above enumerated elements is independent, however, the realization of the target navigation task of the mobile robot or the group of mobile robots depends on the correct construction of the particular elements. © Springer-Verlag London Limited 2007.