From Simulations to Reality: Enhancing Multi-Robot Exploration for Urban Search and Rescue

• Published in: arXiv.org
• Main Authors: Kashyap, Gautam Siddharth, Mahajan, Deepkashi, Orchid Chetia Phukan, Kumar, Ankit, Brownlee, Alexander E I, Gao, Jiechao
• Format: Paper
• Language: English
• Published: Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 28.11.2023
• Subjects: Algorithms; Communication; Effectiveness; Evacuations & rescues; Multiple robots; Particle swarm optimization; Robots; Search and rescue missions; Space exploration; Unknown environments

In this study, we present a novel hybrid algorithm, combining Levy Flight (LF) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) (LF-PSO), tailored for efficient multi-robot exploration in unknown environments with limited communication and no global positioning information. The research addresses the growing i...