A Shared Time Base for Robotic gPTP and TSN Systems

Overview

This draft explores PToB as an edge adaptation beside wired generalized Precision Time Protocol (gPTP) and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN). It proposes a shared time base, identifies compatibility boundaries and lays out a staged validation programme for robotic systems.

What this paper covers

• The proposed role of wireless edge timing beside a wired robot network.
• Why sharing a time base is separate from implementing TSN services.
• Which interoperability and physical-system checks would be needed next.

Research scope

gPTP interoperability, TSN conformance and physical actuation remain unqualified. This is a proposed integration path, not evidence of a conformant bridge, deterministic wireless scheduling or a deployed robot control system.

Read it in context

Use the draft to evaluate the proposed boundary between wired coordination and Bluetooth edge clocks. Read the system overview for PToB architecture and the dated measurements for the specific timing references that have been tested.