UC San Diego

This dissertation proposes a new method for robotic sound source localization that relies

upon a series of networked robots. Common methods of sound source localization will be

discussed in the first chapter. The second chapter will cover the design and construction of the

robots used in this project, focusing on hardware design and implementation. Chapter three will

detail the new methodology for sound source localization proposed in this project, focusing on

two separate methods of locational determination and resulting in a comparison of those two

methods. The final chapter will present conclusions arrived at through the process of building and

testing this system as well as provide direction for future work in this area.