RRT∗-based trajectory planning for fixed wing UAVs using Bézier curves

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Abstract

We present a trajectory planning method for fixed-wing aircraft based on the RRT∗ randomized planning framework. Our main contribution is a trajectory segment design technique that relies on the differential flatness property of the system model. This enables fast analytical evaluation of state and input trajectories. To simplify the integration with an underlying trajectory tracking controller, adjacent trajectory segments are designed to be C2 continuous, which translates into at least C0 continuity for all relevant system variables. In simulation experiments, real-time performance is achieved for typical application scenarios on hardware equivalent to decent mobile computing units.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings for the Joint Conference of ISR 2014 - 45th International Symposium on Robotics and Robotik 2014 - 8th German Conference on Robotics, ISR/ROBOTIK 2014
PublisherVDE Verlag, Berlin [u. a.]
Pages211-218
Number of pages8
ISBN (electronic)978-3-8007-3601-0
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesInternational Symposium on Robotics and German Conference on Robotics (ISR/ROBOTIK)

Conference

TitleJoint Conference of ISR 2014 - 45th International Symposium on Robotics and Robotik 2014 - 8th German Conference on Robotics, ISR/ROBOTIK 2014
Duration2 - 3 June 2014
CityMunich
CountryGermany