Technique for selecting a transmission mode for wirelessly transmitting a message comprising control information for robotic device control

Abstract

An apparatus for selecting a transmission mode for wirelessly transmitting a message comprising control information for robotic device control is provided. The apparatus is configured to compare a current message with a previous message to identify a change in the control information, and to select one of a normal transmission mode and a robust transmission mode, wherein the robust transmission mode is selected if a change in the control information is identified. In another variant, the apparatus is configured to obtain a count of consecutively not correctly received messages, and to select one of a normal transmission mode and a robust transmission mode based on the obtained count, wherein the robust transmission mode is selected if the count equals or approaches a threshold. The apparatus is also configured to trigger wireless transmission of the current message with the selected transmission mode.

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