Obstacle Avoidance Algorithm for Multi-UAV Flocking Based on Artificial Potential Field and Dubins Path Planning

Xinfang Li, Yangwang Fang, Wenxing Fu

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Abstract

In this paper, a novel obstacle avoidance algorithm for the multi-UAV flocking was proposed by combining artificial potential field and Dubins path planning method. For the multi-UAV flocking, a virtual-leader was considered, and its flight path was designed by Dubins path planning method, which can take into account the overload constraint of the UAV. In this way, the flight path of the whole multi-UAV flocking was roughly planned, so as to save obstacle avoidance time, and the flight path of the follower-UAVs was designed according to the artificial potential field method, which has a better performance in real-time obstacle avoidance, and the algorithm is relatively simple. The simulation results show that the obstacle avoidance algorithm designed by combining the two methods has a better obstacle avoidance ability.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2019 IEEE International Conference on Unmanned Systems, ICUS 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages593-598
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781728137926
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2019
Event2019 IEEE International Conference on Unmanned Systems, ICUS 2019 - Beijing, China
Duration: 17 Oct 201919 Oct 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2019 IEEE International Conference on Unmanned Systems, ICUS 2019

Conference

Conference2019 IEEE International Conference on Unmanned Systems, ICUS 2019
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period17/10/1919/10/19

Keywords

  • artificial potential field
  • Dubins path planning
  • multi-UAV flocking
  • obstacle avoidance

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