Design of an indoors Wi-Fi signal strength measuring mobile robot

Abstract

The following article details the design of an autonomous Wi-Fi signal strength mapping robot. To begin with, it briefly describes a method of Wi-Fi signal strength measurement, as well as the properties of the parameter that is measured during said method and the correct interpretation of the aforementioned parameter. Afterwards, the signal mapping processes which the robot has to perform are presented, along with the robot’s required functions and the implementation of said functions. The design itself, which is the focus of the article is detailed in two larger chapters. In the first major chapter, the components which make up the physical structure of the robot are introduced, along with their respective functions, the reason and method of their utilization and their advantages and disadvantages. The second major chapter details the basics of the programs which operate the robot.