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This research aims to develop an effective path planning approach for autonomous mapping in unknown, non-convex environments using mobile robots.

May 10, 2026InformationOpen Access

Informative Path Planning for Autonomous Mapping of Unknown Non-Convex Environments: Design, Benchmarking, and Validation

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Randomized trial demonstrates effective path planning in unknown environments, indicating potential for real-world applications.

This research aims to develop an effective path planning approach for autonomous mapping in unknown, non-convex environments using mobile robots.
Utilized a sequential decision-making algorithm to approximate global optimal exploration under uncertainty.
Formulated a benchmark solution for comparison of efficiency.
Validated the proposed algorithm through both simulation and real-world experiments.
Achieved approximately 70% of benchmark efficiency for map expansion per unit distance traveled.
Demonstrated near-linear growth of the map during exploration.
Confirmed robustness under varying initial conditions through sensitivity analysis.

Orisatoki et al. (2026) studied this question.

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