The Starlink Robot: A Platform and Dataset for Mobile Satellite Communication
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| author | Liu, Boyi Zhang, Qianyi Yang, Qiang Jiao, Jianhao Chauhan, Jagmohan Kanoulas, Dimitrios |
| author_facet | Liu, Boyi Zhang, Qianyi Yang, Qiang Jiao, Jianhao Chauhan, Jagmohan Kanoulas, Dimitrios |
| contents | The integration of satellite communication into mobile devices represents a paradigm shift in connectivity, yet the performance characteristics under motion and environmental occlusion remain poorly understood. We present the Starlink Robot, the first mobile robotic platform equipped with Starlink satellite internet, comprehensive sensor suite including upward-facing camera, LiDAR, and IMU, designed to systematically study satellite communication performance during movement. Our multi-modal dataset captures synchronized communication metrics, motion dynamics, sky visibility, and 3D environmental context across diverse scenarios including steady-state motion, variable speeds, and different occlusion conditions. This platform and dataset enable researchers to develop motion-aware communication protocols, predict connectivity disruptions, and optimize satellite communication for emerging mobile applications from smartphones to autonomous vehicles. In this work, we use LEOViz for real-time satellite tracking and data collection. The starlink robot project is available at https://github.com/StarlinkRobot. |
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| spellingShingle | The Starlink Robot: A Platform and Dataset for Mobile Satellite Communication Liu, Boyi Zhang, Qianyi Yang, Qiang Jiao, Jianhao Chauhan, Jagmohan Kanoulas, Dimitrios Robotics Networking and Internet Architecture The integration of satellite communication into mobile devices represents a paradigm shift in connectivity, yet the performance characteristics under motion and environmental occlusion remain poorly understood. We present the Starlink Robot, the first mobile robotic platform equipped with Starlink satellite internet, comprehensive sensor suite including upward-facing camera, LiDAR, and IMU, designed to systematically study satellite communication performance during movement. Our multi-modal dataset captures synchronized communication metrics, motion dynamics, sky visibility, and 3D environmental context across diverse scenarios including steady-state motion, variable speeds, and different occlusion conditions. This platform and dataset enable researchers to develop motion-aware communication protocols, predict connectivity disruptions, and optimize satellite communication for emerging mobile applications from smartphones to autonomous vehicles. In this work, we use LEOViz for real-time satellite tracking and data collection. The starlink robot project is available at https://github.com/StarlinkRobot. |
| title | The Starlink Robot: A Platform and Dataset for Mobile Satellite Communication |
| topic | Robotics Networking and Internet Architecture |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.19781 |