The Internet of Robotic Things: A review of concept, added value and applications. (23rd February 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Simoens, Pieter; Dragone, Mauro; Saffiotti, Alessandro
• Is Part Of: International journal of advanced robotic systems. Volume 15:Number 1(2018:Jan./Feb.)
• Publication Date: 2018-02-23
• Subjects: Internet of Things -- cyber-physical systems -- distributed robotics -- network robot systems -- autonomous systems -- robot ecology; Robotics -- Periodicals; Robotics; Periodicals; 629.892
• DOI: 10.1177/1729881418759424
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1729-8806

Abstract

The Internet of Robotic Things is an emerging vision that brings together pervasive sensors and objects with robotic and autonomous systems. This survey examines how the merger of robotic and Internet of Things technologies will advance the abilities of both the current Internet of Things and the current robotic systems, thus enabling the creation of new, potentially disruptive services. We discuss some of the new technological challenges created by this merger and conclude that a truly holistic view is needed but currently lacking.