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  • Robotics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computational Geometry

Background:

  • Complete coverage path planning (CCPP) is crucial for mobile robots to traverse all reachable environmental map positions.
  • Traditional biologically inspired neural network algorithms face challenges with local optimal paths and high path repetition ratios in CCPP.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address limitations in traditional CCPP algorithms.
  • To propose a novel CCPP algorithm using Q-learning for enhanced path optimization and coverage.

Main Methods:

  • A Q-learning based complete coverage path planning algorithm is developed.
  • Global environment information is integrated using reinforcement learning.
  • Q-learning optimizes path planning at dynamic accessible path points near obstacles.

Main Results:

  • The proposed algorithm automatically generates orderly paths within the environmental map.
  • Achieved 100% map coverage.
  • Demonstrated a significantly lower path repetition ratio compared to traditional methods.

Conclusions:

  • The Q-learning based algorithm effectively improves complete coverage path planning.
  • It offers an optimized strategy for mobile robot navigation, ensuring full coverage with higher efficiency.