RoboVM

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A decentralized multi-robot network where each robot acts autonomously, coordinating activities through a blockchain network using the native token RoboVM (RVM). No central server, transparent and immutable decisions, powered by virtual machines and smart contracts.

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Introduction

Decentralized Control

No central server dictates robot actions. Each robot makes autonomous decisions while collaborating through blockchain consensus.

Transparent & Immutable

All data and decisions are transparent and stored immutably on the blockchain, ensuring trust and accountability.

VM Security

Virtual machines provide secure sandboxes for AI testing and robot simulation before deployment to physical hardware.

System Architecture

Blockchain Layer

BSC

  • Task Allocation
  • Reputation & Tokens
  • Data Exchange Ledger

Edge / Cloud Layer

VM per Robot Instance

  • AI Decision Module (ROS2)
  • Blockchain Node Client
  • Simulation Environment

Physical Robots

Drones, Rovers, Industrial

  • Sensors / Actuators
  • Real-time Control
  • Telemetry

Blockchain Network

Consensus Network Between Robots

The blockchain functions as a consensus network where robots coordinate and make decisions collectively:

Smart contracts manage tasks, rewards, and communication
Each robot has a unique blockchain address (wallet)
Robots vote on collective decisions
Micro-transactions for data exchange
Task Created
Task Accepted
Task Completed

ROS2 Robotics Layer

Robot Agent

Publishes telemetry, listens to commands, sends periodic heartbeat

Task Listener

Polls blockchain events, filters tasks, accepts via web3.py

Navigation Module

Autonomous path planning and obstacle avoidance

Simulation

Gazebo / Webots integration for safe testing

Virtual Machine Infrastructure

VM Capabilities

Isolated Simulation

Each robot runs in a VM simulating the environment (Gazebo + ROS2)

AI Sandbox

Training and control tests happen in VM before physical deployment

Blockchain Node

Each VM runs a light-node client to verify transactions

Technology Stack

Docker
VirtualBox
Kubernetes
Proxmox
Ubuntu 22.04
ROS2 Humble

RoboVM Token (RVM)

Type: ERC-20
Network: BSC
Decimals: 18

Payment for Resources

Robots pay each other for access to data and maps

Task Rewards

Smart contracts release tokens for completed missions

Reputation & Staking

Robots stake tokens to prove trustworthiness

Governance

Token holders vote on protocol updates

Smart Contracts

RoboToken.sol

ERC-20 token contract for RoboVM (RVM) with standard transfer, approval, and minting functions.

transfer() approve() mint()

RoboTask.sol

Task registry and escrow system managing task creation, assignment, execution, and reward distribution.

createTask() acceptTask() submitResult() finalize()

Reputation.sol

Reputation and staking system tracking robot performance and managing stake requirements for high-value tasks.

updateReputation() stake() slash()

Use Cases

Autonomous Drone Networks

Patrol and agricultural monitoring with decentralized coordination and task allocation.

Urban Delivery Robots

Collaborative delivery systems sharing routes and optimizing logistics without central control.

Industrial Robot Fleets

Manufacturing robots negotiating tasks and sharing resources autonomously.

Development Roadmap

Phase 0: Setup & Foundation

Repository structure, network selection (BSC), ERC-20 token deployment

Phase 1: Basic Simulation + VM

Single robot in VM, ROS2 topics, heartbeat system, Docker setup

Phase 2: Smart Contracts + Token

RoboTask contract, ERC-20 RVM token, testnet deployment, Hardhat tests

Phase 3: Robot ↔ Blockchain Integration

Task listener node, blockchain polling, IPFS integration, end-to-end demo

Phase 4: Multi-Robot + Bidding

Bidding system, 2-3 robots competing, React dashboard for visualization

Phase 5: Security & Reputation

Reputation system, staking mechanism, result verification, dispute handling

Phase 6: Hardening & Optimization

L2 migration, state channels, logging infrastructure, CI/CD pipeline