00000ctm a22000004a 4500 UP-99796217607596655 Buklod 20230503092542.0 m |o d | ta 020821s2001 xx a r |000 0|eng d (iLib)UPD-00000485011 DML eng DMLUC LG 995 2001 C65 O73 Orcullo, Gemi P. A stream function approach to real-time path planning for mobile robots by Gemi P. Orcullo. 2001. viii, 47 leaves ill. Thesis (M.S. Computer Science)--University of the Philippines, Diliman. This paper suggests an alternative to the potential field method for solving real-time path planning problems. Motivated by fluid flow phenomenon, stream functions are used to generate paths that are not constrained by local minimal problems inherent in potential field-based methods. The stream function defines the path of an ideal fluid particle in a laminar flow, that is, a streamline. In this study, the proposed algorithm is tested under different conditions to determine its performance on static and dynamic environments. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method and its applicability to real-time situations. Aerodynamics Mathematical models. Mobile robots. Path analysis Computer programs. Harmonic analysis. Hydrodynamics Computer programs. Thesis FI UP UPD DARCHIVES LG 995 2001 C65 O73 UPD DENG-II LG 995 2001 C65 O73 Thesis