Course Outline

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 specializing 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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