Semantics-based control of the group of intelligent robots

Abstract

In this paper we offer architecture of a software part of an intelligent robot group designed for work in complex dynamic enviroment conditions. The approach is based on appli- cation of the Open Semantic Technology for Intelligent Systems (OSTIS). That will allow to accelerate the intelligent control system development process, at the same time preserving its ca- pability and quality thanks to the advantages of the architecture and the development sequence. Our goal is to construct a group of robots with limited cognitive abilities that are able to operate knowledge in formalized form, to deduce new knowledge and also to have an access to existing external intelligent systems and knowledge bases. The intelligent robot group software is built hierarchically: overlying components are implemented on the basis of underlying ones. The hierarchy includes three abstraction layers: programming language extension level, intelligent system level, robot group control level. It seems that control system built in accordance with the suggested architecture possesses the qualities of versatility and extensibility, and that will provide the breadth of supported functionality.