Trajectory generation for road vehicle obstacle avoidance using convex optimization

Geraint P. Bevan, H. Gollee, J. O'Reilly

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Abstract

This paper presents a method for trajectory generation using convex optimization to find a feasible, obstacle-free path for a road vehicle. Consideration of vehicle rotation is shown to be necessary if the trajectory is to avoid obstacles specified in a fixed Earth axis system. The paper establishes that, despite the presence of significant non-linearities, it is possible to articulate the obstacle avoidance problem in a tractable convex form using multiple optimization passes. Finally, it is shown by simulation that an optimal trajectory that accounts for the vehicle's changing velocity throughout the manoeuvre is superior to a previous analytical method that assumes constant speed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)455-473
Number of pages19
JournalProceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering
Volume224
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2010

Keywords

  • convex optimization
  • road vehicle obstacle avoidance

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