CP-QRRT*: A Path Planning Algorithm for Hyper-Redundant Manipulators Considering Joint Angle Constraints

A novel algorithm (CP-QRRT*) is proposed for the path planning tasks of hyper-redundant manipulators (HRMs) in confined spaces, addressing the issues of unmet joint angle constraints, redundant planning paths, and long planning times present in previous algorithms. First, the PSO algorithm is introd...

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Main Authors: Tianya Wang, Guoliang Ma, Lisong Xu, Rui Yu
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
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description A novel algorithm (CP-QRRT*) is proposed for the path planning tasks of hyper-redundant manipulators (HRMs) in confined spaces, addressing the issues of unmet joint angle constraints, redundant planning paths, and long planning times present in previous algorithms. First, the PSO algorithm is introduced to optimize the random sampling process of the RRT series algorithms, enhancing the directionality of the random tree expansion. Subsequently, the method of backtracking ancestor nodes from the Quick-RRT* algorithm is combined to avoid getting trapped in local optima. Finally, a constraint module designed based on the maximum joint angle constraints of the HRM is implemented to limit the path deflection angles. Simulation experiments demonstrate that the proposed algorithm can satisfy the joint angle constraints of the HRM, and the planned paths are shorter and require less time.
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spelling doaj-art-1485fc15329f4be4ad0afed8d50bbc402025-08-20T02:52:38ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202025-02-01255149010.3390/s25051490CP-QRRT*: A Path Planning Algorithm for Hyper-Redundant Manipulators Considering Joint Angle ConstraintsTianya Wang0Guoliang Ma1Lisong Xu2Rui Yu3School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaSchool of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaSchool of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaSchool of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaA novel algorithm (CP-QRRT*) is proposed for the path planning tasks of hyper-redundant manipulators (HRMs) in confined spaces, addressing the issues of unmet joint angle constraints, redundant planning paths, and long planning times present in previous algorithms. First, the PSO algorithm is introduced to optimize the random sampling process of the RRT series algorithms, enhancing the directionality of the random tree expansion. Subsequently, the method of backtracking ancestor nodes from the Quick-RRT* algorithm is combined to avoid getting trapped in local optima. Finally, a constraint module designed based on the maximum joint angle constraints of the HRM is implemented to limit the path deflection angles. Simulation experiments demonstrate that the proposed algorithm can satisfy the joint angle constraints of the HRM, and the planned paths are shorter and require less time.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/5/1490hyper-redundant manipulatorspath planningjoint angle constraintsRRTPSO
spellingShingle Tianya Wang
Guoliang Ma
Lisong Xu
Rui Yu
CP-QRRT*: A Path Planning Algorithm for Hyper-Redundant Manipulators Considering Joint Angle Constraints
Sensors
hyper-redundant manipulators
path planning
joint angle constraints
RRT
PSO
title CP-QRRT*: A Path Planning Algorithm for Hyper-Redundant Manipulators Considering Joint Angle Constraints
title_full CP-QRRT*: A Path Planning Algorithm for Hyper-Redundant Manipulators Considering Joint Angle Constraints
title_fullStr CP-QRRT*: A Path Planning Algorithm for Hyper-Redundant Manipulators Considering Joint Angle Constraints
title_full_unstemmed CP-QRRT*: A Path Planning Algorithm for Hyper-Redundant Manipulators Considering Joint Angle Constraints
title_short CP-QRRT*: A Path Planning Algorithm for Hyper-Redundant Manipulators Considering Joint Angle Constraints
title_sort cp qrrt a path planning algorithm for hyper redundant manipulators considering joint angle constraints
topic hyper-redundant manipulators
path planning
joint angle constraints
RRT
PSO
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/5/1490
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