Mobile agricultural robot (MAR): implementation of higher layer protocols for devices integration in a CAN network

• Grant number: 06/00078-6
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: May 01, 2006
• End date: December 31, 2006
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
• Principal Investigator: Arthur José Vieira Porto
• Grantee: Giovana Tripoloni Tangerino
• Host Institution: Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos (EESC). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Carlos , SP, Brazil

Abstract

The project will support the construction of an embedded CAN-based network (Controller Area Network) to integrate different devices on a Mobile Agricultural Robot (MAR). The activities will be focused in the research and implementation of the protocols for message transferring (data link) and for address management (network administration) of ECU'S (Electronic Control Unit). The protocols are been based on ISO11783 standard and they will allow the integration of devices of the robot through the network.