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Introduction to Path Planning for Autonomous Vehicles

  • Path planning fundamentals and challenges.
  • Applications in autonomous driving and robotics.
  • Review of traditional and modern planning techniques.

Graph-Based Path Planning Algorithms

  • Overview of A* and Dijkstra algorithms.
  • Implementing A* for grid-based pathfinding.
  • Dynamic variants: D* and D* Lite for changing environments.

Sampling-Based Path Planning Algorithms

  • Random sampling techniques: RRT and RRT*.
  • Path smoothing and optimization.
  • Handling non-holonomic constraints.

Optimization-Based Path Planning

  • Formulating the path planning problem as an optimization problem.
  • Trajectory optimization using nonlinear programming.
  • Gradient-based and gradient-free optimization techniques.

Learning-Based Path Planning

  • Deep reinforcement learning (DRL) for path optimization.
  • Integrating DRL with traditional algorithms.
  • Adaptive path planning using machine learning models.

Handling Dynamic and Uncertain Environments

  • Reactive planning techniques for real-time response.
  • Obstacle avoidance and predictive control.
  • Integrating perception data for adaptive navigation.

Evaluating and Benchmarking Path Planning Algorithms

  • Metrics for path efficiency, safety, and computational complexity.
  • Simulating and testing in ROS and Gazebo.
  • Case study: Comparing RRT* and D* in complex scenarios.

Case Studies and Real-World Applications

  • Path planning for autonomous delivery robots.
  • Applications in self-driving cars and UAVs.
  • Project: Implementing an adaptive path planner using RRT*.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Python programming.
  • Experience with robotics systems and control algorithms.
  • Familiarity with autonomous vehicle technologies.

Audience

  • Robotics engineers specialising in autonomous systems.
  • AI researchers focusing on path planning and navigation.
  • Advanced-level developers working on self-driving technology.
 21 Hours

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