Autonomous Navigation of Mobile Robots in Unstructured Environments
A special issue of Robotics (ISSN 2218-6581).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2024) | Viewed by 11454
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of autonomous navigation for mobile robots in unstructured environments has gained significant attention in recent years. With advancements in technology, there is a growing need for robots that can navigate and operate in dynamic and unpredictable surroundings. This Special Issue aims to present the latest research and developments in this field, showcasing innovative approaches, algorithms, and applications that enable mobile robots to autonomously navigate through unstructured environments.
This Special Issue welcomes researchers and practitioners to contribute original research articles, reviews, case studies, and short communications on various aspects of the autonomous navigation of mobile robots in unstructured environments. The topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Sensing and perception for autonomous navigation;
- Mapping and localization techniques;
- Path planning and obstacle avoidance algorithms;
- Machine learning and artificial intelligence for autonomous navigation;
- Multi-robot systems and coordination in unstructured environments;
- Human-robot interaction in unstructured environments;
- Robustness and fault tolerance in autonomous navigation;
- Navigation in challenging terrains (e.g., forests, disaster zones, underwater);
- Applications of autonomous navigation in industries, agriculture, search and rescue, etc.
Dr. Yugang Liu
Guest Editor
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