Student Scholars Journal

Student Scholars Journal

Swarm Robotics for Environmental Monitoring: Coordinated Systems for Ecosystem Assessment

By Maria Gonzalez
Published February 17, 2025 • Pages 103-127

Abstract

Traditional environmental monitoring relies on sparse sensor networks and manual data collection, limiting spatial and temporal resolution of ecosystem assessments. This robotics study develops autonomous swarm systems for comprehensive environmental monitoring using coordinated multi-robot platforms. We designed low-cost sensor-equipped robots ($340 each) capable of air quality measurement, soil analysis, and biodiversity assessment through acoustic and visual sensors. Field tests across forest, marine, and urban environments with 25-robot swarms demonstrated superior data coverage compared to static monitoring stations, with 15x spatial resolution improvement and real-time hazard detection capabilities. The research includes swarm coordination algorithms, communication protocols, and data fusion techniques for scalable environmental monitoring applications.

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Journal Details

Journal:Student Scholars Journal
Volume:2
Issue:1
Pages:103-127
Year:2025

Publication Timeline

Received:January 17, 2025
Revised:January 24, 2025
Accepted:February 8, 2025
Published:February 17, 2025

Article Metrics

Article ID:ssj-2025-v2i1-005
Keywords:6 keywords
Subject Areas:3 areas
Authors:1 authors

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Maria GonzalezCorresponding
Mountain View High School, California
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