Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2021
Abstract
The ongoing surge in applications of robotics brings both opportunities and challenges for the fifth-generation (5G) and beyond (B5G) of communication networks. This article focuses on 5G/B5G-enabled terrestrial robotic communications with an emphasis on distinct characteristics of such communications. First, signal and spatial modeling for robotic communications are presented. To elaborate further, both the benefits and challenges derived from robots' mobility are discussed. As a further advance, a novel simultaneous localization and radio mapping (SLARM) framework is proposed for integrating localization and communications into robotic networks. Furthermore, dynamic trajectory design and resource allocation for both indoor and outdoor robots are provided to verify the performance of robotic communications in the context of typical robotic application scenarios.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
IEEE Communications Magazine
First Page
92
Last Page
98
Recommended Citation
Liu, Y., Liu, X., Gao, X., Mu, X., Zhou, X., Dobre, O., & Poor, H. (2021). Robotic Communications for 5G and Beyond: Challenges and Research Opportunities. IEEE Communications Magazine, 59 (10), 92-98. https://doi.org/10.1109/MCOM.111.2001118
