Abstract
This thesis aimed to enable seamless roaming for mobile robots between different wireless access points while maintaining a continuous connection to a server. After evaluating various protocols, MPTCP was deemed the most suitable choice, offering the ability to establish make-before-break connections and supporting multipathing. A working solution was effectively implemented using OpenVPN, ensuring mobility for all IP traffic.
To facilitate the seamless integration of the suggested solution with a wide range of robots equipped with an ethernet connector, an approach involving the deployment of an edge device is suggested. This intermediary device would be positioned between the robot and the server.
The proposed solution was methodically implemented to validate its anticipated functionality. Initial tests were conducted within a virtual environment, Proxmox, which successfully confirmed the efficacy of the solution. Subsequently, the solution underwent further trials in a physical test setup designed to replicate real-world usage scenarios, providing valuable insights for refinement and practical application.
To facilitate the seamless integration of the suggested solution with a wide range of robots equipped with an ethernet connector, an approach involving the deployment of an edge device is suggested. This intermediary device would be positioned between the robot and the server.
The proposed solution was methodically implemented to validate its anticipated functionality. Initial tests were conducted within a virtual environment, Proxmox, which successfully confirmed the efficacy of the solution. Subsequently, the solution underwent further trials in a physical test setup designed to replicate real-world usage scenarios, providing valuable insights for refinement and practical application.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2023 |