Tethered Autonomous Mobile Cells for Smart Cities
(University of Agricalture and Technology, Yu Nakayama Laboratory)
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Nakayama Laboratory, conducted a feasibility study for tethered autonomous mobile cells for smart cities using our developed indoor autonomous drone (autonomous mobile robot) "Cuboid".
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System Introduction
In this system, a router and an optical fiber cable winding mechanism are installed on top of the robot, creating a simple mobile base station that moves based on the robot's movement. This mobile base station enables the provision of a flexible and stable network connection environment tailored to the needs of mobile users.
System Features
The optical fiber cable winding mechanism is capable of changing the rotation direction of the reel in real-time to match the movement of the Cuboid by receiving messages sent when the Cuboid's motor moves. This allows for smooth movement while remaining wired, enabling it to navigate to areas with high network demand smoothly. As a result, it can deliver a stable network environment.