Nowadays, robots are deployed as mobile platforms equipped with sensing, communication and computing capabilities, especially in the mining industry, where they perform tasks in hazardous and repetitive environments. Despite their potential, individual robots face significant limitations when completing complex tasks that require the collaboration of multiple robots. This collaboration requires a robust wireless network to ensure operational efficiency and reliability. This paper introduces the concept of "Robot-As-A-Sensor" (RAAS), which treats the robots as mobile sensors within structures similar to Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). We later identify specific challenges in integrating RAAS technology and propose technological advancements to address these challenges. Finally, we provide an outlook about the technologies that can contribute to realising RAAS, suggesting that this approach could catalyse a shift towards safer, more intelligent, and sustainable industry practices. We believe that this innovative RAAS framework could significantly transform industries requiring advanced technological integration.

翻译：如今，机器人被部署为配备传感、通信和计算能力的移动平台，尤其是在采矿行业，它们在危险和重复性环境中执行任务。尽管潜力巨大，单个机器人在完成需要多机器人协作的复杂任务时仍面临显著限制。这种协作需要强大的无线网络来确保操作效率和可靠性。本文提出“机器人之为传感器”（RAAS）概念，将机器人视为类无线传感器网络结构中的移动传感器。随后，我们识别了集成RAAS技术所需应对的具体挑战，并提出技术进展以解决这些挑战。最后，我们展望了有助于实现RAAS的技术方向，表明该方法可催化向更安全、更智能及可持续的行业实践转型。我们相信，这一创新的RAAS框架将显著改变需要先进技术集成的行业格局。