Abstract
An efficient algorithm for manipulator path planning is presented in this paper. Because of the complexity of the problem nature, it frequently takes a long time for the planner to find an optimal path. This drawback may hinder a robotic manipulator system from many real-time applications. In this research work, the concept of anytime algorithm is integrated into a novel swarm intelligence method, the Ant System with Negative Feedback (ASNF). With the proposed Anytime Ant System (AAS), a planner is able to find a suboptimal solution quickly, then improve the quality of this solution while time allows. Simulations based on a two-link manipulator have been carried out to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed approach.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Robotic Welding, Intelligence and Automation RWIA'2010 |
Editors | Tzyh-Jong Tarn, Shan-Ben Chen, Gu Fang |
Place of Publication | Germany |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 411-420 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783642199592 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783642199585 |
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Publication status | Published - 2011 |