| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 413264 | Robotics and Autonomous Systems | 2011 | 9 Pages |
This project investigates the biomimetic implementation of a form of communication observed in cave dwelling crickets. The cricket Phaeophilacris spectrum uses air vortices as a form of short-range communication. This project aims to mimic this communication technique for use in robotic systems and to assess its capabilities in terms of technical requirements, range and the data it can provide. The design of an air vortex generator and receiver are described. Results of practical experiments to code information into sequences of vortices as well as to determine range of the source and direction of arrival are also presented.
Research highlights► Cave dwelling cricket Phaeophilacris spectrum uses air vortices for communication. ► Aspects of air vortex communication may have advantages for robotic systems. ► A vortex generator and air disturbance sensors were mounted on mobile robots. ► Experiments demonstrated measurement of transmitter range and bearing. ► ASCII characters were also coded into sequences of vortices.
