Using Nano-wireless Communications in Micro-Robots Applications

Abstract

The emergence of nano-electromagnetic communications based on graphene nano-antennas has opened new perspectives for communications between small things, referred as to the internet of micro-things or even as the internet of nano-things. However, these antennas make use of the Terahertz band which raises many problems like the absorption of entire range of the available bandwidth by any molecule. Meanwhile, recent advances have been made in the design and fabrication of micro-robots enabling formation of microrobots networks. Nano-antennas are an interesting way of communicating between micro-robots. We envision two types of benefits using integrated nano-antennas in micro-robots. First, nano-wireless communications could enhance existing applications enabling a greater communication distance in an ensemble and broadcasting facilities. Second, nanowireless communications can create new usage and new applications. This article presents a simulation framework for micro-robots using nano-wireless communications and an application being developed within our simulator.