A framework for reactive motion and sensing planning: A critical events-based approach

Abstract

We propose a framework for reactive motion and sensing planning based on critical events. A critical event amounts to crossing a critical curve, which divides the environment. We have applied our approach to two different problems: i) object finding and ii) pursuit-evasion. We claim that the proposed framework is in general useful for reactive motion planning based on information provided by sensors. We generalize and formalize the approach and suggest other possible applications. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2005.