Behavior-based search using small autonomous mobile robot vehicles

Abstract

This paper proposes a system that utilize a large number of autonomous intelligent "micro" systems to search and identify pre-defined objects. Robotic agents would be deployed in large numbers to collectively search an unknown area. The agents will search for objects of interest and upon locating the objects, either secure itself to that object and await further instruction from a base station or leave behind a marker indicating the object's location so that the object can be acquired later on. Simulation experiments on the deployment of these robotic agents have been conducted and the results of some of these experiments are discussed.