Basic study on path planning method utilizing iterative reversing maneuvers at narrow L-junctions
The purpose of this paper is to discuss a path planning method for navigating narrow L-junctions using iterative reversing maneuvers, as one of the technologies necessary for achieving full self-driving system. First, an analysis of the vehicle's behavior during repeated reversing maneuvers...
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| description | The purpose of this paper is to discuss a path planning method for navigating narrow L-junctions using iterative reversing maneuvers, as one of the technologies necessary for achieving full self-driving system. First, an analysis of the vehicle's behavior during repeated reversing maneuvers is conducted. Next, based on the analyzed characteristics, a strategy for navigating narrow L-junctions using reversing maneuvers is discussed. Following the proposed strategy, the necessary turning trajectories—constituting segments of the overall path—are formulated sequentially, and the complete path is derived geometrically. Furthermore, an algorithm for generating the entire path from the entrance to the exit is proposed by utilizing the formulated trajectories. The proposed algorithm is validated through numerical simulations. Path generation is performed under varying road width conditions, and it is confirmed that the paths are generated as intended. Additionally, path generation is conducted under a comprehensive range of road width conditions, and it is verified whether the path generation is successful or deemed infeasible. As a result, it is confirmed that the path generation method utilizing reversing maneuvers allows for a wider range of road width conditions to be successfully navigated compared to when reversing maneuvers are not used, indicating the effectiveness of the proposed method. However, after checking for interference with the road boundaries for all path generation results, it is found that in some conditions, the generated paths interfered with the road boundaries, indicating the need for further improvement. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ffca59bd404b46bcbf0b755f1362fb632025-08-20T01:59:35ZengThe Japan Society of Mechanical EngineersMechanical Engineering Journal2187-97452025-06-0112425-0005825-0005810.1299/mej.25-00058mejBasic study on path planning method utilizing iterative reversing maneuvers at narrow L-junctionsRyuzo HAYASHI0Koki TAHIRA1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo University of ScienceDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School of Tokyo University of ScienceThe purpose of this paper is to discuss a path planning method for navigating narrow L-junctions using iterative reversing maneuvers, as one of the technologies necessary for achieving full self-driving system. First, an analysis of the vehicle's behavior during repeated reversing maneuvers is conducted. Next, based on the analyzed characteristics, a strategy for navigating narrow L-junctions using reversing maneuvers is discussed. Following the proposed strategy, the necessary turning trajectories—constituting segments of the overall path—are formulated sequentially, and the complete path is derived geometrically. Furthermore, an algorithm for generating the entire path from the entrance to the exit is proposed by utilizing the formulated trajectories. The proposed algorithm is validated through numerical simulations. Path generation is performed under varying road width conditions, and it is confirmed that the paths are generated as intended. Additionally, path generation is conducted under a comprehensive range of road width conditions, and it is verified whether the path generation is successful or deemed infeasible. As a result, it is confirmed that the path generation method utilizing reversing maneuvers allows for a wider range of road width conditions to be successfully navigated compared to when reversing maneuvers are not used, indicating the effectiveness of the proposed method. However, after checking for interference with the road boundaries for all path generation results, it is found that in some conditions, the generated paths interfered with the road boundaries, indicating the need for further improvement.https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/mej/12/4/12_25-00058/_pdf/-char/enautomobilepath planningreversing maneuvervehicle kinematicsautonomous driving |
| spellingShingle | Ryuzo HAYASHI Koki TAHIRA Basic study on path planning method utilizing iterative reversing maneuvers at narrow L-junctions Mechanical Engineering Journal automobile path planning reversing maneuver vehicle kinematics autonomous driving |
| title | Basic study on path planning method utilizing iterative reversing maneuvers at narrow L-junctions |
| title_full | Basic study on path planning method utilizing iterative reversing maneuvers at narrow L-junctions |
| title_fullStr | Basic study on path planning method utilizing iterative reversing maneuvers at narrow L-junctions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Basic study on path planning method utilizing iterative reversing maneuvers at narrow L-junctions |
| title_short | Basic study on path planning method utilizing iterative reversing maneuvers at narrow L-junctions |
| title_sort | basic study on path planning method utilizing iterative reversing maneuvers at narrow l junctions |
| topic | automobile path planning reversing maneuver vehicle kinematics autonomous driving |
| url | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/mej/12/4/12_25-00058/_pdf/-char/en |
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