23.15.2. Application in Tunneling

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are swarm robots?

   Hint

   Think about how ants work together.

2. 2.

   Name one reason why swarm robots are beneficial in tunnels.

   Hint

   Consider safety and accessibility.

3. 3.

   What is the primary advantage of using swarm robotics in tunneling?

   • Faster excavation
   • Improved safety
   • Reduced costs

   Hint

   Consider how robots can operate where it’s dangerous for humans.

4. 4.

   True or False: Swarm robots can't operate if one robot fails.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What happens in a group if one member is out?

5. 5.

   Design a swarm robotics system that could efficiently map an entirely new network of tunnels. What components and algorithms would be necessary?

   Hint

   Think about how existing technologies facilitate mapping.

6. 6.

   Critique the potential implications of excessive reliance on swarm robotics for tunnel construction. What might be the downsides?

   Hint

   Consider what happens when we automate too much.