Multi-Layer Networks and Routing Protocols for Aquatic Robotic Swarm Management

Abstract

The paradigm of multi-layer networks can help devise a set of robotic swarms interacting with mo- bile computing centrals. We present here a distributed hierarchical network model and a related routing pro- tocol (based on static routing and/or AODV protocol for peer nodes) for swarm robotics in aquatic environ- ment, defining also which packets need to be exchanged to guarantee the mission accomplishment. Joining con- cepts and techniques from different disciplines allows us building a robust system with potential practical ap- plications in scenarios such as environmental care. We discuss our results and further developments of the pro- posed approach.