User Interface for Remote Operation of a Moving Robot via Internet.

Abstract

In this paper, a remote operation system of a moving robot is constructed on Web browsers. This system is simplified by TCP/IP network techniques. CGI, Socket of Java API, etc. transmit data of a CCD camera and sonar sensors on a moving robot to a client PC. Real time performance is improved by such efficient transmissions. This user interface on Web browser doesn't bind the location of the operator, provide the operator simple operation of a moving robot. This interface is developed to express information visually to an operator using the drawing ability of Java applets. Operation is executed in virtual space based on map information of a distant place. In this system, the information of an unknown object and relative distance and direction between robots in remote site is displayed to local Web browser.