Autonomous Mobile Robot: navigation algorithms

• Under the guidance of Dr. Santhakumar Mohan, developed and simulated navigation algorithms for autonomous mobile robots, focusing on the kinematic modelling of differential drive robots in MATLAB and ROS2. Implemented path planning algorithms, including A*, APF, RRT, and reinforcement learning-based methods, tailored for dynamic environments with changing obstacles, contributing to the development of a hybrid approach that integrates local and global planners for obstacle avoidance and dynamic environment navigation.
• Achieved a 97.8% success rate in pathfinding and improved path trajectory smoothness by incorporating the robot's kinematic model. Gained expertise in the end-to-end lifecycle of AMR development, encompassing robot modelling, perception, navigation, and control. Conducted extensive research and identified the limitations of existing AMR systems. As a result, understood how innovative solutions can enhance autonomy in complex environments.