Initialization of cutting tools and milling paths for 5-axis CNC flank milling of freeform surfaces by Pengbo Bo, Siyu Xue, Xiwen Xu, Caiming Zhang

“…Existing approaches rely on user-specified initialization of either tool shapes or motion paths, often resulting in suboptimal outcomes. This paper introduces a fully automated method that simultaneously initializes both tool shapes and motion paths, achieving high-precision machining with efficient surface coverage. …”
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Optimal Coverage Path Planning for Unmanned Surface Vehicles Using Flexible Formation Tracking Control by Minsung Park, Bo Woo Nam

“…Unmanned surface vehicle (USVs) have attracted significant attention in cooperative surveys of marine environments, where efficient coverage path planning (CPP) is crucial. …”
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Exploring the Potential of Agro-Nanotechnology in African Agriculture: A Path to Sustainable Development—Systematic Review by Yohannes Gelaye

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Adaptive Path Planning for Multi-Drone Systems Based on SFS, DPF, and Learning Based Refinement by Srwa Ahmed Mustafa, Amin Salih Kakshar

“…The drone industry needs path-planning algorithms to develop efficient solutions, including monitoring functions, military, and surveillance. …”
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Model Predictive Control for Autonomous Ship Navigation with COLREG Compliance and Chart-Based Path Planning by Primož Potočnik

“…Autonomous ship navigation systems must ensure safe and efficient route planning while complying with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs). …”
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Enhancing 4G/LTE Network Path Loss Prediction with PSO-GWO Hybrid Approach by Messaoud Garah, Nabil Boukhennoufa

“… In a 4G/LTE network, path loss models are crucial for efficient planning, interference estimation, frequency allocation, and optimization of cell parameters, all essential for the network's overall performance and planning. …”
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Feedrate Fluctuation Minimization for NURBS Tool Path Interpolation Based on Arc Length Compensation and Iteration by Xing Liu, Pengxin Yu, Haiduo Chen, Bihui Peng, Zhao Wang, Fusheng Liang

“…Due to the existence of the positioning error of the interpolation point, it is extremely difficult to eliminate the feedrate fluctuation, which may lead to dramatic decreases in machining quality and the driving capabilities’ saturation of each axis. A computationally efficient and precise feedrate fluctuation minimization method is proposed for the NURBS tool path interpolation in the CNC milling process. …”
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A robust feedforward hybrid active noise control system with online secondary‐path modelling by Yaping Ma, Yegui Xiao, Liying Ma, Khashayar Khorasani

“…Abstract In this study, a robust feedforward hybrid active noise control (ANC) system with online secondary‐path modelling (SPM) is proposed that is capable of not only effectively suppressing the broadband and narrowband noise components but also tracking the secondary path (SP) variations. …”
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Bidirectional Q-learning for recycling path planning of used appliances under strong and weak constraints by Yang Qi, Jinxin Cao, Baijing Wu

“…To tackle this issue, this study introduces a bi-directional Q-learning-based path planning algorithm. By developing a bi-directional Q-learning mechanism and enhancing the initialization method of Q-learning, the algorithm aims to achieve efficient and effective optimization of discarded household appliance recycling routes. …”
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Probability Density Evolution and Reliability Analysis of Gear Transmission Systems Based on the Path Integration Method by Hongchuan Cheng, Zhaoyang Shi, Guilong Fu, Yu Cui, Zhiwu Shang, Xingbao Huang

“…Aimed at dealing with the problems of high reliability solution cost and low solution accuracy under random excitation, especially Gaussian white noise excitation, this paper proposes a probability density evolution and reliability analysis method for nonlinear gear transmission systems under Gaussian white noise excitation based on the path integration method. This method constructs an efficient probability density evolution framework by combining the path integration method, the Chapman–Kolmogorov equation, and the Laplace asymptotic expansion method. …”
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Active Traffic Sensor Location Problem for the Uniqueness of Path Flow Identification in Large-Scale Networks by Ahmed Almutairi, Mahmoud Owais

“…The dual formulation is then considered, demonstrating that a shortest path-based column generation strategy can produce as many paths as needed, avoiding existing intractability. …”
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Intelligent Robot in Unknown Environments: Walk Path Using Q-Learning and Deep Q-Learning by Mouna El Wafi, My Abdelkader Youssefi, Rachid Dakir, Mohamed Bakir

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Three-Dimensional Phenotyping Pipeline of Potted Plants Based on Neural Radiation Fields and Path Segmentation by Xinghui Zhu, Zhongrui Huang, Bin Li

“…Although phenotypic analysis using two dimensional(2D) digital images is simple and efficient, leaf occlusion reduces the available phenotype information. …”
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Three-Dimensional UAV Path Planning Based on Multi-Strategy Integrated Artificial Protozoa Optimizer by Qingbin Sun, Xitai Na, Zhihui Feng, Shiji Hai, Jinshuo Shi

“…The experimental results also demonstrate IAPO’s superior performance in generating collision-free and energy-efficient UAV paths across diverse 3D environments.…”
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Multi-Strategy Fusion RRT-Based Algorithm for Optimizing Path Planning in Continuous Cherry Picking by Yi Zhang, Xinying Miao, Yifei Sun, Zhipeng He, Tianwen Hou, Zhenghan Wang, Qiuyan Wang

“…This paper introduces a complete robotic harvesting solution centered on a novel path-planning algorithm: the Multi-Strategy Integrated RRT for Continuous Harvesting Path (MSI-RRTCHP) algorithm. …”
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A Quadratic Traversal Algorithm of Shortest Weeding Path Planning for Agricultural Mobile Robots in Cornfield by Le Zhang, Rui Li, Zhiqiang Li, Yuyao Meng, Jinxin Liang, Leiyang Fu, Xiu Jin, Shaowen Li

“…In order to improve the weeding efficiency and protect farm crops, accurate and fast weeds removal guidance to agricultural mobile robots is an utmost important topic. …”
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Improved RRT-Based Obstacle-Avoidance Path Planning for Dual-Arm Robots in Complex Environments by Jing Wang, Genliang Xiong, Bowen Dang, Jianli Chen, Jixian Zhang, Hui Xie

“…To address the obstacle-avoidance path-planning requirements of dual-arm robots operating in complex environments, such as chemical laboratories and biomedical workstations, this paper proposes ODSN-RRT (optimization-direction-step-node RRT), an efficient planner based on rapidly-exploring random trees (RRT). …”
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Historical Drivers and Reduction Paths of CO₂ Emissions in Jiangsu’s Cement Industry by Kuanghan Sun, Jian Sun, Changsheng Bu, Long Jiang, Chuanwen Zhao

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Lossless direct path reinforced bidirectional DC-DC converter for on-board charger in electric vehicle by Veerakgoundar Veeramani, Subramaniam Senthilkumar, Chandrasekharan Sowthily

“…The proposed DC-DC converter has two paths: a lossy partial path through two bridges, a high-frequency transformer, and a lossless direct path directly connecting the source to the output. …”
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A Hybrid Path Planning Algorithm for Orchard Robots Based on an Improved D* Lite Algorithm by Quanjie Jiang, Yue Shen, Hui Liu, Zohaib Khan, Hao Sun, Yuxuan Huang

“…Due to the complex spatial structure, dense tree distribution, and narrow passages in orchard environments, traditional path planning algorithms often struggle with large path deviations, frequent turning, and reduced navigational safety. …”
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