RAJIV GANDHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

“Trans-Bots”
UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF
Mrs. Supriya
Asst. Professor,
Dept. of CSE

Presented By

MONU KUMAR GOAD [1RG16CS054]

DHANUSH RAJU CM [1RG16CS028]

MANJUNATHA P [1RG16CS047]

MOHAMMED RASHAD [1RG16CS051]

❑ Abstract

❑ Introduction.

❑ Existing system and disadvantages.

❑ Proposed system and advantages.

❑ Software and Hardware Requirements.

❑ System architrcture

❑ Outcome of the Project.

 ABSTRACT

Swarm robotics is an approach to collective robotics that takes inspiration from the self-organized behaviors of
social animals. Through simple rules and local interactions, swarm robotics aims at designing robust, scalable,
and flexible collective behaviors for the coordination of large numbers of robots. Our swarm robotics is a
coordination of multi-robot systems which consist of large numbers of mostly simple physical robots which can
pick/pull/push the objects from source to destination which is based on inputs given by the user. The robots
make formation based on algorithms in an efficient way to transport the objects.

The robots use ultrasonic and IR sensors to avoid obstacles on path from source to destination specified by the
user. The robotic formation and its moments is monitored in real time via application on computer/smartphone
so any changes to be made can done via the application.
Robots are getting everywhere. From industrial applications to underwater and space exploration. Before we

dive into our project let’s understand What's actually is Swarm robotics ! !

Swarm behaviour occurs in the field of artificial swarm intelligence as well as the biological study of insects,

ants and other fields in the nature. Swarm Robotics is an emerging area in collective robotics which uses a

fully distributed control paradigm and relatively simple robots to achieve coordinated behaviour at the group

level.

Swarm robotics systems are self- organizing, meaning that constructive collective (or macroscopic) behaviour

emerges from individual (or microscopic) decisions robots make. In our project robots can be used in various

application like separating and lifting a particular object from source to destination, obstacle avoiding and line

following using swarm technology. Our robots can be used for transportation application of objects
 EXISTING SYSTEM
• Sam-Bot: It’s a combination of mobile and chain based modules and uses docking mechanism for
connecting with other Sam-Bots.

• Marine swarm robots: Marine swarm robots used for patrolling in sea environments, cleaning of junks
disposed to sea waters and monitoring the sea life’s.

• Swarm Drones: These robots are used to co-ordinate to mimicking nature and sky watching.
 DISADVANTAGE

Sam bots: infraredsensors limit the sear change andrequire line of sight between

Marine swarm bots: initial cost is high Images and sound are the only way of communicating with other S-
Bots. The large number of sensors and actuators consumes power, reducing functionality and operating time.
 PROPOSED SYSTEM

• Trans-Bots are capable of self assembly and self reconfiguration. Compromised of 2-40 Tans-Bots, fully
autonomous, capable of communicating with other Tans-Bots and transporting of heavy objects over a very
rough terrain.

• Trans-Bots can be uses in areas where heavy equipment’s like cranes, fork lifts can not used.

• The moments of the Trans-Bots can be monitored in real time via application in computer or smartphone.
 ADVANTAGES

Self-assembly can allow a group of agents to cope with environmental conditions which prevent them from
carrying out their task individually.

Tans-Bots can be uses in areas where heavy equipment’s like cranes, fork lifts can not used.
 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
• Robot Operating System (ROS) is a set of software libraries and tools that helps you build robot applications.

• MATLAB which is used for data analysis and interfaces with ROS

• Embedded c for Arduino

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
• Arduino uno
• Ultrasonic Sensor and IR Sensor
• L293D Motor Driver IC
• Rechargeable Lithium ion Cell
• Geared motor 12V, 100 RPM
• Servo motor and Rubber wheel
• Xbee and RF module
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
• Our Project is basically based on the natural behavior of a Swarm of bees or a Swarm of ants that effectively and
efficiently carry out the task that has been given unto them.

• The co-ordination between the Master and the Slave bot is effective in bringing about the task that is Object
Transportation

• Here only 1 Master and 1 Slave bots are used which puts a constraint on the size of the object that can be transported
from Source to Destination.

• Once the Self-Assembly is done the Transportation of the Object is easy and reliable process.

• The use of Wireless Bots makes the Master and Slave Bot pair handy to use.