Adaptive path exploration and cognitive map generation using swarm intelligence

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to propose a novel method of adaptive discovery of path and generation of path trail using swarm intelligence, thereby minimizing human involvement in discovering the path of unknown and/or hazardous environment. Discovering a secure path autonomously and adaptively is a difficult task in defense for search and/or rescue operations. Communicating the path trail information to the neighboring robots or nearby control room for generation of cognitive maps, these adaptively built maps become very essential in navigation. We assume that target/s, destination/s and location/s are known and path to the same is unknown. We propose this novel path exploration approach in civilian or defense sector for search and rescue operation application.