23.15.3 - Communication and Coordination
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Practice Questions
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What is swarm robotics?
💡 Hint: Think about how ants or bees coordinate.
Define stigmergy.
💡 Hint: It's how robots communicate indirectly.
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What does stigmergy refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how ants communicate without talking.
True or False: Local sensing helps robots to navigate and make decisions based on their immediate surroundings.
💡 Hint: Consider what a robot needs to function effectively.
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You are tasked with designing a swarm of robots for tunnel inspection. Discuss how you would implement stigmergy and local sensing to ensure efficient operation.
💡 Hint: Think about signal systems and how they can help organize tasks.
In a scenario where one robot fails in a collective task, explain how local sensing could help other robots compensate for the lost work.
💡 Hint: Consider how robots might 'see' their environment and how teamwork could express that.
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