Robot Differential Drive Navigation Through Probabilistic Roadmap and Pure Pursuit

This research addresses autonomous navigation for differential drive robots by integrating probabilistic roadmap (PRM) and pure pursuit algorithms. The proposed method innovatively tackles path planning challenges in complex environments by developing a novel framework that combines forward kinemati...

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Main Authors: Maram Ali, Saptarshi Das, Stuart Townley
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Language:English
Published: IEEE 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10857269/
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description This research addresses autonomous navigation for differential drive robots by integrating probabilistic roadmap (PRM) and pure pursuit algorithms. The proposed method innovatively tackles path planning challenges in complex environments by developing a novel framework that combines forward kinematics, binary occupancy mapping, and adaptive path generation. The approach demonstrates superior navigation performance through efficient path planning in constrained spaces, validated by a case study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. By using PRM’s probabilistic path generation and pure pursuit’s real-time control, the method outperforms traditional navigation techniques in generating feasible trajectories through intricate environments. Key contributions include a comprehensive framework for robot navigation that offers enhanced adaptability and robust path planning. While being limited to static environments, the research provides a foundational approach for developing more resilient autonomous robotic systems, setting the stage for future navigation algorithm advancements.
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spelling doaj-art-e9b36a67a7294d1c8603037f53e8f3472025-02-06T00:00:41ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362025-01-0113221182213210.1109/ACCESS.2025.353638310857269Robot Differential Drive Navigation Through Probabilistic Roadmap and Pure PursuitMaram Ali0Saptarshi Das1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8394-5303Stuart Townley2Centre for Environmental Mathematics, Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Penryn, U.K.Centre for Environmental Mathematics, Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Penryn, U.K.Centre for Environmental Mathematics, Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Penryn, U.K.This research addresses autonomous navigation for differential drive robots by integrating probabilistic roadmap (PRM) and pure pursuit algorithms. The proposed method innovatively tackles path planning challenges in complex environments by developing a novel framework that combines forward kinematics, binary occupancy mapping, and adaptive path generation. The approach demonstrates superior navigation performance through efficient path planning in constrained spaces, validated by a case study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. By using PRM’s probabilistic path generation and pure pursuit’s real-time control, the method outperforms traditional navigation techniques in generating feasible trajectories through intricate environments. Key contributions include a comprehensive framework for robot navigation that offers enhanced adaptability and robust path planning. While being limited to static environments, the research provides a foundational approach for developing more resilient autonomous robotic systems, setting the stage for future navigation algorithm advancements.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10857269/Differential drive navigationprobabilistic roadmappure pursuitpath planningunexplored terrains
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Robot Differential Drive Navigation Through Probabilistic Roadmap and Pure Pursuit
IEEE Access
Differential drive navigation
probabilistic roadmap
pure pursuit
path planning
unexplored terrains
title Robot Differential Drive Navigation Through Probabilistic Roadmap and Pure Pursuit
title_full Robot Differential Drive Navigation Through Probabilistic Roadmap and Pure Pursuit
title_fullStr Robot Differential Drive Navigation Through Probabilistic Roadmap and Pure Pursuit
title_full_unstemmed Robot Differential Drive Navigation Through Probabilistic Roadmap and Pure Pursuit
title_short Robot Differential Drive Navigation Through Probabilistic Roadmap and Pure Pursuit
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topic Differential drive navigation
probabilistic roadmap
pure pursuit
path planning
unexplored terrains
url https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10857269/
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