Spatially-dependent time synchronization of mobile robots simulating a firefly environment

https://doi.org/10.58571/CNCA.AMCA.2025.063

Resumen: In this work we have a spatially dependent time synchronization with differential traction type mobile robots, which will simulate a firefly network environment. In particular, we have in a virtual environment a group of terrestrial mobile robots in which the synchronization of different oscillating signals emitted by each mobile robot is intended to be achieved. The conventional control law proposed to synchronize the oscillating signals coupled to the robots will depend on the position in space of the robots, which may be synchronized (in phase or anti-phase) or not, to a periodic or randomly generated trajectory.

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Aguilera-Cedillo, B., Arellano-Delgado, A., Cruz-Hernández, C. & López-Gutiérrez, R. (2025). Spatially-dependent time synchronization of mobile robots simulating a firefly environment. Memorias del Congreso Nacional de Control Automático 2025, pp. 367-372. https://doi.org/10.58571/CNCA.AMCA.2025.063

Palabras clave

Synchronization, Oscillators, Mobile robot, Linearization by dynamic feedback.

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