DMPC-based control solution for mobile robots platoon based on ZigBee communication

Abstract

The integration of mobile robots into various applications, operating collaboratively in groups known as platoons, presents challenges in communication, control, and synchronization. This paper introduces a control solution for mobile robot platoons based on a DMPC algorithm and the ZigBee protocol for V2V communication. This communication standard was selected for its low power consumption, cost-effectiveness, and reliable data transmission over short distances. Furthermore, a testbed and methodology for the experimental evaluation of the proposed control solution were developed. The results demonstrate the efficacy and feasibility of the proposed control and communication solutions. • Proposed control solution for cooperative mobile robots in logistics applications. • The communication between robots is based on the ZigBee protocol. • Testbed using BIG8051 and MRF24J40 for vehicular communication and control testing.