A new web-based interface helps manage and control multiple autonomous robots in industrial settings more efficiently.
Researchers developed a web interface to control and manage autonomous mobile robot fleets in industrial settings. The system allows real-time monitoring, mapping, and task management with role-based authorizations. Tests showed the system performs consistently and is resilient to network issues.
Abstract
This study presents a multifunctional web-based interface developed to facilitate the control and management of autonomous mobile robot fleets in industrial automation. The system enables users to monitor the status of robots in real time, perform mapping, define restricted areas, plan virtual paths, and issue task commands. The developed interface communicates seamlessly with the ROS operating system and is built on a robust backend utilizing a MySQL database, offering a strong technical foundation. With its multi-user management feature, the system allows users to operate efficiently through role-based authorizations.
The interface provides a user-friendly experience, ensuring low error rates, rapid decision-making, and high efficiency. Tests have demonstrated that the system delivers consistent performance in multi-robot scenarios and exhibits resilience against network connectivity issues. This study offers an innovative solution for the management of industrial mobile robots, contributing to digital transformation processes.
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