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  • Robotics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Marine Engineering

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  • Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) require robust obstacle avoidance for safe operation in unknown marine environments.
  • Existing algorithms often struggle with the dynamic and complex nature of underwater obstacles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a novel predictive guidance obstacle avoidance algorithm (PGOA) for AUVs.
  • To enhance AUV navigation capabilities in diverse and complex underwater environments.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing Forward-looking Sonar (FLS) data for environmental perception.
  • Employing convex algorithms and Bessel interpolation for obstacle boundary simplification.
  • Integrating predictive control and obstacle avoidance weight functions for trajectory planning.
  • Formulating environment-specific obstacle avoidance rules.

Main Results:

  • The PGOA algorithm accurately predicts AUV obstacle avoidance trajectories.
  • Successful collision avoidance demonstrated across various complex obstacle environments.
  • The algorithm exhibits high execution efficiency and cost-effectiveness compared to other methods.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed PGOA algorithm offers a significant advancement in AUV navigation safety and efficiency.
  • The algorithm's adaptability makes it suitable for real-world applications in unknown underwater terrains.
  • PGOA enhances AUVs' ability to autonomously navigate and avoid collisions in challenging conditions.