Integrating unmanned and manned UAVs data network based on combined Bayesian belief network and multi-objective reinforcement learning algorithm by Richard C. Millar, Leila Hashemi, Armin Mahmoodi, Robert Walter Meyer, Jeremy Laliberte

“…Further, this paper seeks to find the optimal trajectories for UAVs to collect data from sensors in a predefined continuous space. We formulate the path-planning problem for a cooperative, and a diverse swarm of UAVs tasked with optimizing multiple objectives simultaneously with the goal of maximizing accumulated data within a given flight time within cloud data processing constraints as well as minimizing the probable imposed risk during UAVs mission. …”
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High-Speed Cell Assembly with Piezo-Driven Two-Finger Microhand by Yue Zhao, Yan Deng, Junnan Chen, Masaru Kojima, Qiang Huang, Tatsuo Arai, Xiaoming Liu

“…An automated cell assembly strategy based on microscopic visual feedback and pick-and-place path planning is proposed to achieve the robotized high-speed cell array. …”
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Self-Organized Patchy Target Searching and Collecting with Heterogeneous Swarm Robots Based on Density Interactions by Yalun Xiang, Xiaokang Lei, Zhongxing Duan, Fangnan Dong, Yanru Gao

“…The issue of searching and collecting targets with patchy distribution in an unknown environment is a challenging task for multiple or swarm robots because the targets are unevenly dispersed in space, which makes the traditional solutions based on the idea of path planning and full spatial coverage very inefficient and time consuming. …”
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Hybrid gradient vector fields for path-following guidance by Yi-yang Zhao, Zhen Yang, Wei-ren Kong, Hai-yin Piao, Ji-chuan Huang, Xiao-feng Lv, De-yun Zhou

“…Guidance path-planning and following are two core technologies used for controlling un-manned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in both military and civilian applications. …”
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Research on Emergency Collision Avoidance System of Man-Machine Cooperative Driving Vehicles Based on Additional Yaw Moment Control by Chaochun Yuan, Songlin Lv, Jie Shen, Long Chen, Youguo He, Shuofeng Weng

“…In the collision avoidance path planning layer, considering the obstacle distance, road adhesion coefficient, vehicle speed, steering wheel stress angle, and driver’s linear steering cognition, a circular arc lane-change path is designed. …”
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Demonstrations of Cooperative Perception: Safety and Robustness in Connected and Automated Vehicle Operations by Mao Shan, Karan Narula, Yung Fei Wong, Stewart Worrall, Malik Khan, Paul Alexander, Eduardo Nebot

“…We also address in the paper the handling of collective perception messages (CPMs) received from the IRSU, and passing them through a pipeline of CP information coordinate transformation with uncertainty, multiple road user tracking, and eventually path planning/decision-making within the CAV. The experimental results were obtained with manually driven CV, fully autonomous CAV, and an IRSU retrofitted with vision and laser sensors and a road user tracking system.…”
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A Kinect-Based Real-Time Compressive Tracking Prototype System for Amphibious Spherical Robots by Shaowu Pan, Liwei Shi, Shuxiang Guo

“…A visual tracking system is essential as a basis for visual servoing, autonomous navigation, path planning, robot-human interaction and other robotic functions. …”
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Lightweight object detection algorithm based on YOLOv5 for unmanned surface vehicles by Jialin Zhang, Jialin Zhang, Jiucai Jin, Yi Ma, Peng Ren

“…Visual detection technology is essential for an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) to perceive the surrounding environment; it can determine the spatial position and category of the object, which provides important environmental information for path planning and collision prevention of the USV. During a close-in reconnaissance mission, it is necessary for a USV to swiftly navigate in a complex maritime environment. …”
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An Experimental Framework for 5G Wireless System Integration into Industry 4.0 Applications by Ignacio Rodriguez, Rasmus Suhr Mogensen, Andreas Fink, Taus Raunholt, Søren Markussen, Per Hartmann Christensen, Gilberto Berardinelli, Preben Mogensen, Casper Schou, Ole Madsen

“…The results indicate that 5G technology can be used for reliable fleet management control of autonomous mobile robots in industrial scenarios, and that 5G can support the migration of the on-board path planning intelligence to the edge-cloud.…”
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Data Homogenization Method for Heterogeneous Sensors Applied to Reinforcement Learning by Elizabeth Palacios-Morocho, Pablo Lopez-Munoz, Manuel A. Costan, Jose F. Monserrat

“…The data obtained from the different viewing angles of each sensor are used in a path planning algorithm, which was designed to use a single 24-scan laser as an input source. …”
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A Self-Collision Detection Algorithm of a Dual-Manipulator System Based on GJK and Deep Learning by Di Wu, Zhi Yu, Alimasi Adili, Fanchen Zhao

“…The experimental results showed that compared to that with the global use of the GJK algorithm for self-collision detection, the DLGJK algorithm can reduce the time expectation of a single detection in a system workspace by 97.7%. In the path planning of the manipulators, it could effectively reduce the number of unnecessary detections, improve the detection efficiency, and reduce system overhead. …”
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Self-Regulated Particle Swarm Multi-Task Optimization by Xiaolong Zheng, Deyun Zhou, Na Li, Tao Wu, Yu Lei, Jiao Shi

“…Population based search techniques have been developed and applied to wide applications for their good performance, such as the optimization of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) path planning problems. However, the search for optimal solutions for an optimization problem is usually expensive. …”
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Generalized Intrusion Detection Mechanism for Empowered Intruders in Wireless Sensor Networks by Wenming Wang, Haiping Huang, Qi Li, Fan He, Chao Sha

“…However, with the development of electronic anti-reconnaissance technology, the intruder may obtain the location information of detection nodes and perform path planning to avoid being detected. Such intruder is defined as an “empowered intruder” who will bring new challenges for traditional intrusion detection methods. …”
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Validation of a CT-guided intervention robot for biopsy and radiofrequency ablation: experimental study with an abdominal phantom by Hyung Jin Won, Namkug Kim, Guk Bae Kim, Joon Beom Seo, Hongho Kim

“…PURPOSE:We aimed to evaluate the accuracy of a needle-placement robot for biopsy and radiofrequency ablation on an abdominal phantom.METHODS:A master-slave robotic system has been developed that includes a needle-path planning system and a needle-inserting robot arm with computed tomography (CT) and CT fluoroscopy guidance. …”
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The Improved A* Obstacle Avoidance Algorithm for the Plant Protection UAV with Millimeter Wave Radar and Monocular Camera Data Fusion by Xin Huang, Xiaoya Dong, Jing Ma, Kuan Liu, Shibbir Ahmed, Jinlong Lin, Baijing Qiu

“…The improved algorithm is more useful in path planning, significantly reduces data processing time, search grid, and turning points. …”
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Research on obstacle climbing gait structure design and gait control of hexapod wall climbing robot based on STM32F103 core controller by Hongfan Gui, Zhangyan Zhao

“…To traverse complex environments autonomously, it must possess the capability to select gait parameters and paths appropriate for the wall surface. Path planning and gait optimization is a fundamental issue in the aspect of stable, energy efficient robot navigation in complex environments with static and dynamic obstacles. …”
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3D Viewpoint Estimation Based on Aesthetics by Yan Zhang, Guangzheng Fei, Gang Yang

“…By attempting to fully integrate the visual perception with the geometric information calculation, we expect this method to achieve more comprehensive applications in many practice areas in the future, such as the realization of aesthetically based virtual camera path planning and analysis of the aesthetic characteristics of virtual environments.…”
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Learning to Generate All Feasible Actions by Mirco Theile, Daniele Bernardini, Raphael Trumpp, Cristina Piazza, Marco Caccamo, Alberto L. Sangiovanni-Vincentelli

“…Through an illustrative example, a robotic path planning scenario, and a robotic grasping simulation, we demonstrate the agent’s proficiency in generating actions across disconnected feasible action sets. …”
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Overcoming Challenges of Applying Reinforcement Learning for Intelligent Vehicle Control by Rafael Pina, Haileleol Tibebu, Joosep Hook, Varuna De Silva, Ahmet Kondoz

“…We analyse the implications of RL in path planning tasks and we discuss two possible approaches to overcome the gap between the theorical developments of RL and its practical applications. …”
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Intelligent collision avoidance decision-making method for unmanned ships based on driving practice by Zhiguo DING, Xinyu ZHANG, Chengbo WANG, Quan LI, Lanxuan AN

“…Conclusion This study provides a theoretical basis and method for realizing the intelligent collision avoidance decision-making and dynamic local collision avoidance path planning of ships.…”
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