Title :
A General, Fast, and Robust Implementation of the Time-Optimal Path Parameterization Algorithm
Author :
Quang-Cuong Pham
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Mech. & Aerosp. Eng., Nanyang Technol. Univ., Singapore, Singapore
Abstract :
Finding the time-optimal parameterization of a given path subject to kinodynamic constraints is an essential component in many robotic theories and applications. The objective of this paper is to provide a general, fast, and robust implementation of this component. For this, we give a complete solution to the issue of dynamic singularities, which are the main cause of failure in existing implementations. We then present an open-source implementation of the algorithm in C++/Python and demonstrate its robustness and speed in various robotics settings.
Keywords :
optimal control; path planning; robot dynamics; robot kinematics; C++/; Python; dynamic singularities; kinodynamic constraints; robotic theories; time-optimal path parameterization algorithm; Motion planning; Optimal control; Robot control; Trajectory; Motion planning; optimal control; robot control;
Journal_Title :
Robotics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TRO.2014.2351113