Integration of improved APF and RRT algorithms for enhanced path planning in mobile robotics

In the process of path planning for mobile robots, situations occur such as local optimal solutions and failure to reach the target point when the traditional Artificial Potential Field (APF) method is used independently for path search; When the traditional Rapidly-exploring Random Tree method (RRT...

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Main Authors: Yu Liangwu, Han Jianggui, Ma Boweng, Liu Bao, He Zhiying
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Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-04-01
Series:Measurement + Control
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/00202940241268612
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description In the process of path planning for mobile robots, situations occur such as local optimal solutions and failure to reach the target point when the traditional Artificial Potential Field (APF) method is used independently for path search; When the traditional Rapidly-exploring Random Tree method (RRT) is used independently for path search, the generated random path tree has multiple branching branches, thereby resulting in high time and distance costs. In response to the above issues, it’s attempted that the two methods were integrated and compensated for each other’s shortcomings. Firstly, the mathematical model of the traditional APF algorithm was improved to solve the problems of unbalanced force and unreachable targets. Secondly, the improved APF was established in the RRT algorithm space by the guide of geometric probability model, and APF contributed to enhancing the target directionality of RRT. Simulation experiments had shown that the fusion algorithm had significant advantages in path length and runtime.
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spelling doaj-art-8a2febdaab7a4ccda6ab15cc63a6fadd2025-08-20T02:42:14ZengSAGE PublishingMeasurement + Control0020-29402025-04-015810.1177/00202940241268612Integration of improved APF and RRT algorithms for enhanced path planning in mobile roboticsYu Liangwu0Han Jianggui1Ma Boweng2Liu Bao3He Zhiying4Naval University of Engineering, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, ChinaNaval University of Engineering, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, ChinaFujian Base of Navy, Fuzhou, ChinaNaval University of Engineering, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, ChinaNaval University of Engineering, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, ChinaIn the process of path planning for mobile robots, situations occur such as local optimal solutions and failure to reach the target point when the traditional Artificial Potential Field (APF) method is used independently for path search; When the traditional Rapidly-exploring Random Tree method (RRT) is used independently for path search, the generated random path tree has multiple branching branches, thereby resulting in high time and distance costs. In response to the above issues, it’s attempted that the two methods were integrated and compensated for each other’s shortcomings. Firstly, the mathematical model of the traditional APF algorithm was improved to solve the problems of unbalanced force and unreachable targets. Secondly, the improved APF was established in the RRT algorithm space by the guide of geometric probability model, and APF contributed to enhancing the target directionality of RRT. Simulation experiments had shown that the fusion algorithm had significant advantages in path length and runtime.https://doi.org/10.1177/00202940241268612
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title Integration of improved APF and RRT algorithms for enhanced path planning in mobile robotics
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title_full_unstemmed Integration of improved APF and RRT algorithms for enhanced path planning in mobile robotics
title_short Integration of improved APF and RRT algorithms for enhanced path planning in mobile robotics
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