An optimal path planning strategy for multiple target search by a mobile robot

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhang Botao ◽  
Liu Shirong ◽  
Lu Qiang ◽  
Dong Deguo
Keyword(s):  
Path Planning ◽  
Mobile Robot ◽  
Optimal Path ◽  
Multiple Target ◽  
Target Search ◽  
Planning Strategy ◽  
Optimal Path Planning

Finding the Shortest Path for a Mobile Robot With Two Actuated Spoke Wheels Based on Variable Kinematic Configurations

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ya Wang ◽  
Dennis Hong
Keyword(s):  
Path Planning ◽  
Mobile Robot ◽  
Shortest Path ◽  
Optimal Path ◽  
Curvature Radius ◽  
Planning Strategy ◽  
Optimal Path Planning ◽  
Path Geometry ◽  
Motion Characteristics ◽  
Motion Strategy

Strategies for finding the shortest path for a mobile robot with two actuated spoke wheels based on variable kinematic configurations are presented in this paper. The optimal path planning strategy proposed here integrate the traditional constrained path planning tools and the unique kinematic configuration spaces of the mobile robot IMPASS (Intelligent Mobility Platform with Actuated Spoke System). IMPASS utilizes a unique mobility concept of stretching in or out individually actuated spokes in order to perform variable curvature radius steering using changing kinematic configuration during its movement. Due to this unique motion strategy, various kinematic topologies produce specific motion characteristics in the way of curvature radius-variable steering. Instead of traditional differential drive or Ackerman steering locomotion, combinational path geometry methods, Dubins’ curve and Reeds and Shepp’s curve are applied to classify optimal paths into known permutations of sequences consisting of various kinematic configurations. Numerical simulation is given to verify the analytical solutions provided by using Lagrange Multiplier.

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