Automated Quadruped Robot Simulation using Internet of Things and MATLAB

Abstract

Abstract In this paper, a MATLAB Simulink model of a Quadruped Robot is presented alongside its remote, control and monitor user interface that has been developed by using the fundamentals of Internet of Things on a Node-Red Flow and the FRED-Cloud Server. Robotics and Automation over the recent years have developed exponentially and hence have been a key factor in the rise of Industry 4.0 which has usurped manual supervision and operation in industrial and manufacturing processes around the globe. The design and creation of technologically advanced robots integrated with computer-based software for their automation has not only successfully made the tasks facile to manage within short spans of time, but also has increased the efficiency notably. The stability and mobility of quadruped robots is considered to be ideal on differing terrains with minimal subtle changes, thereby making it an asset. Internet of Things on the other hand, has paved its way over the control of robots as well, with its unparalleled benefits. This paper is focused on the design and execution of the Quadiuped model which includes the observation of the various significant graphs achieved post simulation with respect to electrical values such as power and current consumption, and a visual animation of the robot running in the workspace. Furthermore, a single platform is developed and displayed that allows a user to log in for security puiposes and thereby, operate and monitor the functions and conditions of the bot easily, ranging from remote visual support, directional integrity, damage control and more, without the need of multiple platforms to carry out varying tasks with respect to control.