DYNAMIC CONVERSION OF A ROBOT INTO
AN ON-DEMAND NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE NODE

A network controller temporarily converts a mobile robot from an
endpoint assigned to a physical mission into a networkinfrastructure node. The controller detects a network-service
deficit and selects a deployment position using predicted
network benefit and robot-diversion cost. An infrastructure-role
authorization object defines a permitted service, recipient or
traffic scope, and limiting condition. A conversion command
causes deployment, and network topology and service-enforcement
state incorporate the robot within the authorized scope. During
service, the controller reevaluates continuing benefit relative
to updated diversion cost. When the diversion criterion is no
longer satisfied, the controller initiates transfer of
continuity state to replacement infrastructure and disables the
robot's infrastructure-service authority while retaining
endpoint admission. Implementations support moving demand,
restricted bridging, edge computing, detachable nodes, and
multiple cooperating robots.