The ongoing surge in applications of robotics brings both opportunities and challenges for the fifth-generation (5G) and beyond (B5G) of communication networks. This article focuses on 5G/B5G-enabled terrestrial robotic communications with an emphasis on distinct characteristics of such communications. First, signal and spatial modeling for robotic communications are presented. To elaborate further, both the benefits and challenges derived from robots' mobility are discussed. As a further advance, a novel simultaneous localization and radio mapping (SLARM) framework is proposed for integrating localization and communications into robotic networks. Furthermore, dynamic trajectory design and resource allocation for both indoor and outdoor robots are provided to verify the performance of robotic communications in the context of typical robotic application scenarios.

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5G 及以后的机器人通信：挑战和研究机遇


机器人技术应用的持续激增给第五代（5G）及更高版本（B5G）通信网络带来了机遇和挑战。本文重点关注支持 5G/B5G 的地面机器人通信，重点介绍此类通信的独特特征。首先，提出了机器人通信的信号和空间建模。为了进一步阐述，我们讨论了机器人移动性带来的好处和挑战。作为进一步的进展，提出了一种新颖的同步定位和无线电测绘（SLAARM）框架，用于将定位和通信集成到机器人网络中。此外，还提供了室内和室外机器人的动态轨迹设计和资源分配，以验证典型机器人应用场景中机器人通信的性能。