APPLICATION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN ROBOTICS
Keywords:
wireless communication, robotics, 5G, IoT, robot operating systems, autonomous systems, edge computing, sensor networksAbstract
The integration of wireless communication technologies into robotic systems represents one of the most transformative developments in contemporary engineering. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the wireless standards currently employed in robotics — including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa, 5G, and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) — examining their technical characteristics, latency profiles, energy efficiency, and deployment contexts. Through comparative analysis of seven major wireless standards, evaluation of real-world robotic deployments, and statistical data from the global robotics market (2018–2028), this study demonstrates that 5G and Wi-Fi 6 are emerging as the dominant platforms for high-performance robot communication. The paper also identifies critical challenges such as interference, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and energy constraints, and proposes engineering solutions including cognitive radio, edge computing, and semantic communication. Findings indicate a projected global wireless robotics market exceeding USD 140 billion by 2028. Future directions including 6G, Terahertz links, and quantum key distribution are discussed.
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