Mobile Ad Hoc Robots and Wireless Robotic Systems

This volume contains the papers presented at ALGOSENSORS 2010, the 6th International Workshop on Algorithms for Sensor Systems, Wireless Ad Hoc Networks and Autonomous Mobile Entities, held on July 5, 2010 in Bordeaux, France. There were 31 submissions. Each submission was reviewed by four Program Committee members. The committee decided to accept 15 papers, among them two brief announcements. TheProgramCommitteewouldliketothankallwhosubmittedpapersandall the external reviewers who helped us evaluate the submissions. As the Program Chair of ALGOSENSORS 2010, I would like to express my deep gratitude to the Program Committee for all of their work during the paper review process and the fruitful discussions. I would also like to thank the Workshops Cha...

From physical issues up to applications aspects, Mobile Ad Hoc Networking comprehensively covers all areas of the technology, including protocols and models, with an emphasis on the most current research and development in the rapidly growing area of ad hoc networks. All material has been carefully screened for quality and relevance and reviewed by the most renowned and involved experts in the field.Explores the most recent research and development in the rapidly growing area of ad hoc networks.Includes coverage of ad hoc networking trends, possible architectures, and the advantages/limits for future commercial, social, and educational applications.Ad hoc networks have been an intense area of research and development but many products that fully util...

"This book should be immensely interesting to those trying to decide what MANET research is worth undertaking and why." -J. Christopher Ramming, Program Manager, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Strategic Technology Office A thorough, comprehensive treatment of mobile ad hoc network management Mobile ad hoc networking is a hot topic, gaining importance in both commercial and military arenas. Now that the basics in the field have settled and standards are emerging, the time is right for a book on management of these networks. From two experts in the field, Policy-Driven Mobile Ad hoc Network Management provides comprehensive coverage of the management challenges associated with mobile ad hoc networks(MANETs) and includes an ...