The subject of multi-robot systems has been thoroughly investigated in the past decade (e.g., [9, 12, 11, 7]). Current research in multi-robot systems can be divided, roughly, according to two aspects: theoretical robotics (e.g. [12]) and practical robotics (e.g. [10]). Theoretical robotics research, in many cases, make unrealistic assumptions on the robots’ capabilities. For example, robots ar...

This paper considers the problem of locating M facilities on the unit square so as to minimize the maximal demand faced by each facility subject to closest assignments and coverage constraints. Focusing on uniform demand over the unit square, we develop upper and lower bounds on feasibility of the problem for a given number of facilities and coverage radius. Based on these bounds and numerical ...

In this paper, we discuss the design and implementation of a smart home application for remote monitoring and control home devices via internet and messaging services of the cellular networks. Current smart home devices can be accessed by its remote control, within a limited coverage span of a personal area network, normally at around a 100m radius. In utilizing a mobile device and the Internet...

Aiming at three-dimensional space localization problem in wireless sensor network, a method of three-dimensional centroid algorithm with spherical perception radius (3DCSPR) is proposed. The algorithm uses Gaussian probability density function to estimate the sensor node radius, and uses tetrahedron method and three-dimensional center to locate unknown node with estimated. Firstly, RSSI value b...

This paper presents a novel procedure for computing parameters of a robotic swarm that guarantee coverage performance by the swarm within a specified error from a target spatial distribution. The main contribution of this paper is the analysis of the dependence of this error on two key parameters: the number of robots in the swarm and the robot sensing radius. The robots cannot localize or comm...

We consider dual classes of geometric coverage problems, in which disks, corresponding to coverage regions of sensors, are used to cover a region or set of points in the plane. The first class of problems involve assigning radii to already-positioned sensors (being cheap). The second class of problems are motivated by the fact that the sensors may, because of practical difficulties, be position...

Wireless multi-hop relay systems are important technologies in mobile communications. These systems ensure high-speed data transfer and extended coverage area at a low cost. This paper investigates the position of a relay problem for the maximum capacity enhancement of a twoway Relay Node (RN) to achieve an efficient and scalable Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) wireless network design. The...

We seek expert assistance in performing a feasibility study for quadrupole magnets with inner radius at least 80 cm, field at that radius of at least 1.5 Tesla, and field integral at that radius of at least 3 Tesla-m. These magnets would be used as the spectrometer magnets in hadron-collider experiments that emphasize relatively low transverse momentum and large angular coverage, such as studie...

a‎s we know, developing mathematical models and numerical procedures that would appropriately treat and solve systems of linear equations where some of the system's parameters are proposed as fuzzy numbers is very important in fuzzy set theory. for this reason, many researchers have used various numerical methods to solve fuzzy linear systems. in this paper, we define the concepts of midpoint a...

In this paper, the strategic planning of a supply chain under a static chain-to-chain competition on the plane is addressed. It is assumed that each retailer has a coverage area called the radius of influence. The demand of each demand zone is divided equally between the retailers which can cover that market. However, the demand of distant customers who are not in the retailers’ radius of influ...