IMPROVED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN MANUFACTURING ROBOTS

Authors

  • R. Stopforth Mechatronics and Robotics Research Group (MR2G) University of KwaZulu-Natal
  • G. Bright Mechatronics and Robotics Research Group (MR2G) University of KwaZulu-Natal
  • S. Davrajh Mechatronics and Robotics Research Group (MR2G) University of KwaZulu-Natal
  • A. Walker Mechatronics and Robotics Research Group (MR2G) University of KwaZulu-Natal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/22-1-36

Keywords:

Robotics Communication Protocol (RCP), industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) bands, Robot Communication Protocol (RCP), IEEE 802.11

Abstract

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Communication between manufacturing robots and autonomous vehicles in the industrial environment is important, sinceinstructions and information are crucial for communication between the control station and the robot station. Information is required between different manufacturing robots for optimal performance and dedication to industrial tasks within the environment. Failures in communication could cause robots to be a safety hazard or to perform tasks that are not required. This article shows how communication was improved with the use of the Robotics Communication Protocol (RCP) and an extension of this protocol.

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Published

2011-11-05

How to Cite

Stopforth, R., Bright, G., Davrajh, S., & Walker, A. (2011). IMPROVED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN MANUFACTURING ROBOTS. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.7166/22-1-36

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 1 (2011)

Section

General Articles

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