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Micro Robots for Dynamic Sensor Networks

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In a network of micro sensors, the network capabilities can be greatly enhanced if participant nodes are able to fine-tune their positions. Even when a node is optimally located, it could benefit from subtle maneuvers that optimize the functionality of the node’s directional sensors. In particular, the ability to aim a directional networking interface (e.g., antenna) is essential for low-power networking that is enforced by the tiny form-factor of the nodes. This paper presents a prototype design for a multi-terrain sensor-carrying micro robot, which excels in subtle movements. The robot has an egg-shaped shell, which provides protection, recover-ability and unique maneuvering capabilities in versatile terrains. We demonstrate the advantages of the suggested design in the context of dynamic sensor networks.

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    Global Navigation Satellite System.

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    Line of Sight vs Non Line of Sight.

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  1. Department of Computer Science, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel

    Boaz Benmoshe

  2. Department of Physics and Department of Electrical Engineering, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel

    Kobi Gozlan & Tal Raskin

  3. Department of Industrial Engineering, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel

    Nir Shvalb

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  1. Universitat de Valencia, Valencia, Spain

    Miguel Garcia Pineda

  2. Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, Valencia, Spain

    Jaime Lloret

  3. National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece

    Symeon Papavassiliou

  4. FTW - Telecommunication Center, Wien, Austria

    Stefan Ruehrup

  5. Federal University of Santo Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil

    Carlos Becker Westphall

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Benmoshe, B., Gozlan, K., Shvalb, N., Raskin, T. (2015). Micro Robots for Dynamic Sensor Networks. In: Garcia Pineda, M., Lloret, J., Papavassiliou, S., Ruehrup, S., Westphall, C. (eds) Ad-hoc Networks and Wireless. ADHOC-NOW 2014. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 8629. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-46338-3_16

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