Autonomous Mobile Robots and Distributed Exploratory Missions

This paper presents our design philosophy for robotic teams involved in distributed exploratory missions, such as military reconnaissance, scientific exploration, and security patrols. It outlines the fundamental requirements of these mission types, finds commonalities among them, analyzes the roles robots can play, and notes research areas requiring greater attention.

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