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An Advanced Path Planning of Clustered Multiple Robots Based on Flexible Formation

Sung Gil Wee, Dilshat Saitov, Kyung Sik Choi, Suk Gyu Lee
JKSPE 2012;29(12):1321-1330.
Published online: December 1, 2012
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This paper describes an advanced formation algorithm of clustered multiple robots for their navigation using flexible formation method for collision avoidance under static environment like narrow corridors. A group of clustered multiple robots finds the lowest path cost for navigation by changing its formation. The suggested flexible method of formation transforms the basic group of mobile robots into specific form when it is confronted by particular geographic feature. In addition, the proposed method suggests to choose a leader robot of the group for the obstacle avoidance and path planning. Firstly, the group of robots forms basic shapes such as triangle, square, pentagon and etc. depending on number of robots. Secondly, the closest to the target location robot is chosen as a leader robot. The chosen leader robot uses A* for reaching the goal location. The proposed approach improves autonomous formation characteristics and performance of all system.

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J. Korean Soc. Precis. Eng.. 2012;29(12):1321-1330.   Published online December 1, 2012
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