Path Planning for Mobile Objects in Four-Dimension Based on Particle Swarm Optimization Method with Penalty Function

We present one algorithm based on particle swarm optimization (PSO) with penalty function to determine the conflict-free path for mobile objects in four-dimension (three spatial and one-time dimensions) with obstacles. The shortest path of the mobile object is set as goal function, which is constrai...

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Main Authors: Yong Ma, M. Zamirian, Yadong Yang, Yanmin Xu, Jing Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Mathematical Problems in Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/613964
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Summary:We present one algorithm based on particle swarm optimization (PSO) with penalty function to determine the conflict-free path for mobile objects in four-dimension (three spatial and one-time dimensions) with obstacles. The shortest path of the mobile object is set as goal function, which is constrained by conflict-free criterion, path smoothness, and velocity and acceleration requirements. This problem is formulated as a calculus of variation problem (CVP). With parametrization method, the CVP is converted to a time-varying nonlinear programming problem (TNLPP). Constraints of TNLPP are transformed to general TNLPP without any constraints through penalty functions. Then, by using a little calculations and applying the algorithm PSO, the solution of the CVP is consequently obtained. Approach efficiency is confirmed by numerical examples.
ISSN:1024-123X
1563-5147