Autonomous gathering of livestock using a multi-functional sensor network platform

Marek Doniec, Carrick Detweiler, Iuliu Vasilescu, Dean M. Anderson, Daniela Rus

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9 Scopus citations

Abstract

In this paper we develop algorithms and hardware for the autonomous gathering of cattle. We present a comparison of three different autonomous gathering algorithms that employ sound and/or electric stimuli to guide the cattle. We evaluate these algorithms in simulation by extending previous behavioral simulations for cattle. We implemented one of these algorithms and present data from experiments in which cattle were equipped with sensor nodes that allowed cueing with sound and electric stimuli. We discuss the minimum requirements for algorithms and hardware for autonomous gathering.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 6th Workshop on Hot Topics in Embedded Networked Sensors, HotEmNets 2010
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event6th Workshop on Hot Topics in Embedded Networked Sensors, HotEmNets 2010 - Killarney, Ireland
Duration: Jun 28 2010Jun 29 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 6th Workshop on Hot Topics in Embedded Networked Sensors, HotEmNets 2010

Conference

Conference6th Workshop on Hot Topics in Embedded Networked Sensors, HotEmNets 2010
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityKillarney
Period6/28/106/29/10

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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