Course Outline

Introduction to Path Planning for Autonomous Vehicles

  • Fundamentals of path planning and associated challenges
  • Applications in autonomous driving and robotics for government
  • Review of traditional and modern planning techniques

Graph-Based Path Planning Algorithms

  • Overview of A* and Dijkstra algorithms
  • Implementing A* for grid-based pathfinding in public sector applications
  • Dynamic variants: D* and D* Lite for changing environments in real-world scenarios

Sampling-Based Path Planning Algorithms

  • Random sampling techniques: RRT and RRT*
  • Path smoothing and optimization to enhance operational efficiency
  • Handling non-holonomic constraints in government vehicles

Optimization-Based Path Planning

  • Formulating the path planning problem as an optimization challenge for government use cases
  • Trajectory optimization using nonlinear programming methods
  • Gradient-based and gradient-free optimization techniques to improve performance

Learning-Based Path Planning

  • Deep reinforcement learning (DRL) for path optimization in dynamic environments
  • Integrating DRL with traditional algorithms for enhanced accuracy
  • Adaptive path planning using machine learning models to support government operations

Handling Dynamic and Uncertain Environments

  • Reactive planning techniques for real-time response in public sector applications
  • Obstacle avoidance and predictive control to ensure safety and reliability
  • Integrating perception data for adaptive navigation in government vehicles

Evaluating and Benchmarking Path Planning Algorithms

  • Metrics for path efficiency, safety, and computational complexity in government contexts
  • Simulating and testing in ROS and Gazebo to validate performance
  • Case study: Comparing RRT* and D* in complex scenarios for government use

Case Studies and Real-World Applications

  • Path planning for autonomous delivery robots in public sector settings
  • Applications in self-driving cars and UAVs for government operations
  • Project: Implementing an adaptive path planner using RRT* for government missions

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Python programming for government applications
  • Experience with robotics systems and control algorithms for government projects
  • Familiarity with autonomous vehicle technologies for government use

Audience

  • Robotics engineers specializing in autonomous systems for government initiatives
  • AI researchers focusing on path planning and navigation for government solutions
  • Advanced-level developers working on self-driving technology for government applications
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