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As building security becomes smarter, the need for electronic access control systems spreads further. Wired access points and security doors have long been the backbone. Yet at the same time, even ...

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Abstract: This work introduces a solution to enhance human-robot interaction over limited wireless connectivity. The goal is to enable remote control of a robot through a virtual reality (VR) ...

Abstract: Wireless networked control systems (WNCSs) are critical to Industry 4.0, enabling applications like drone swarms and autonomous robots. The tight interdependence between communication and ...