A Comparison of Local Planner Algorithms for a ROS-based Omnidirectional Mobile Robot

Abstract

The topic of local planner algorithms applicable to omnidirectional mobile robots is yet to thoroughly investigated. This study investigates the performance of the most commonly implemented local planner algorithms for omnidirectional mobile robots by conducting a comparative analysis between the Dynamic Window Approach (DWA) and the Timed Elastic Band (TEB) algorithms. The evaluation was conducted within real-world settings, specifically targeting the challenges of parking maneuvers, dynamic obstacle avoidance and turning maneuvers. Performance metrics, tailored to each scenario, were employed to assess the algorithms. The results demonstrate that the TEB method outperforms the DWA in the tested conditions.