Neural network approach to path planning for two dimensional robot motion

Abstract

A method for robot obstacle avoidance and path planning is proposed. The algorithm is based on a camera image feedback loop utilizing a neural network for image processing. The method can successfully generate collision-free paths in a 2D robot workspace containing randomly-placed polygonal obstacles. The control algorithm is simple and robust and has low computational requirements. Controller simulation implemented on a personal computer can generate collision-free robot paths in real time, requiring approximately 1 sec. per robot move.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">&gt;</ETX>