Research on the implementation of cooperative behavior in actual autonomous mobile robots aimed at eliminating the reality gap

Abstract

Swarm robotics, which mimics the swarm behavior observed in social insects, such as ants and bees, inherently requires a large number of robots due to its nature. While experiments can be conducted relatively easily in computer simulations, the maintenance and cost of operating multiple robots simultaneously in the real world remain a major challenge. In this study, we propose a small, autonomous mobile robot, fabricated using a 3D printer, that is not only cost-effective but also designed for easy replacement of parts in the event of failure. Furthermore, we aim to realize cooperative behavior that bridges the gap between simulations and real-world experiments.