Mobile robot sensor and networking design to enable cooperative behavior

Purpose - Offers an example of mobile robot networking and sensors.Design methodology approach - Displays an example of a prototype mobile robot called M-Tran III.Findings - Teams of simple, modular robots can assume a wide variety of shapes to allow movement and cooperative behavior.Research limitations implications - The ability for modular robots to network through physical and electronic means allows more adaptable teams and systems.Practical implications - The practical implications of improved mobile robot sensors, both internal and external, will allow greater adaptability and intelligence for exploration and construction.Originality value - Reveals innovations in mobile robot communication and re-configurability.