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Course Outline

Introduction to Path Planning for Autonomous Vehicles

  • Core principles and challenges of path planning
  • Applications in autonomous driving and robotics
  • Overview of traditional and modern planning techniques

Graph-Based Path Planning Algorithms

  • Overview of A* and Dijkstra's algorithms
  • Implementing A* for grid-based pathfinding
  • Dynamic adaptations: D* and D* Lite for shifting environments

Sampling-Based Path Planning Algorithms

  • Random sampling methods: RRT and RRT*
  • Path smoothing and optimization strategies
  • Managing non-holonomic constraints

Optimization-Based Path Planning

  • Framing the path planning problem as an optimization task
  • Trajectory optimization using nonlinear programming
  • Techniques for gradient-based and gradient-free optimization

Learning-Based Path Planning

  • Applying Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) for path optimization
  • Combining DRL with traditional algorithms
  • Adaptive path planning leveraging machine learning models

Navigating Dynamic and Uncertain Environments

  • Reactive planning techniques for real-time responses
  • Obstacle avoidance and predictive control mechanisms
  • Incorporating perception data for adaptive navigation

Evaluating and Benchmarking Path Planning Algorithms

  • Metrics for assessing path efficiency, safety, and computational complexity
  • Simulation and testing using ROS and Gazebo
  • Case study: Comparing RRT* and D* in complex situations

Case Studies and Real-World Applications

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

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in Python programming
  • Practical experience with robotics systems and control algorithms
  • Knowledge of autonomous vehicle technologies

Target Audience

  • Robotics engineers specializing in autonomous systems
  • AI researchers focusing on path planning and navigation
  • Advanced developers involved in self-driving technology
 21 Hours

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