Robotics Research Technical Report: Data Communications in Robot Control Systems (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Dayton R. Clark

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026574606X ISBN 13: 9780265746066

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Navigate the core of robot control networks with practical data‑communication strategies that keep real‑time systems running smoothly.

This technical report explains how data moves between control components, using periodic data buffers and event-driven updates to keep fingers, hands, and other actuators in sync. It also shows how different layers—from low‑level servo loops to supervisory software—work together in a real‑time robotics environment.

This book focuses on concrete mechanisms for reliable data exchange in robot control systems. It covers how to design buffers, merge data from multiple sources, and manage timing and synchronization across processors and operating systems. Real‑world examples reference robot hands, manipulators, and the architecture that links hosts to embedded controllers.

• How periodic data buffers (PDBs) enable non‑blocking communication between tasks
• Techniques for merging data from multiple servos to generate consistent targets
• The role of real‑time operating environments in supporting low‑level control and higher‑level planning
• Benchmarks and timing considerations for data movement and event handling

Ideal for readers involved in real‑time robotics, control system design, and hardware–software integration, this edition helps you implement robust data communication within a focused, real‑time framework.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026574606X
• ISBN 13: 9780265746066
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 153