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Neural Network Architectures for UAV Path Planning: A Comparative Study with A* Algorithm as Benchmark Airlangga, Gregorius; Bata, Julius; Nugroho, Oskar Ika Adi; Sugianto, Lai Ferry
International Journal of Robotics and Control Systems Vol 5, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Association for Scientific Computing Electronics and Engineering (ASCEE)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31763/ijrcs.v5i1.1757

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Autonomous path planning for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) plays a critical role in applications ranging from disaster response to urban logistics. Traditional algorithms, such as A*, are widely recognized for their reliability in generating collision-free and efficient trajectories but often struggle with scalability in complex and dynamic environments. This study evaluates the performance of several neural network architectures, including MLP-LSTM, CNN-GRU, CNN-LSTM, CNN BILSTM, and others, as potential alternatives to classical methods. A dataset of trajectories generated by the A* algorithm was used to train and benchmark the models, enabling direct performance comparison across key metrics such as path length, smoothness, clearance, collisions, and waypoint density. The results demonstrate that the MLP-LSTM model outperforms other neural architectures, producing paths that closely resemble A* trajectories with high smoothness and waypoint granularity. While some models, such as CNN-GRU and CNN-BILSTM, show promise in generating feasible paths, their performance is inconsistent across different UAV scenarios. Models like Residual CNN and Hybrid CNN-MHA failed to generate meaningful trajectories, highlighting the critical importance of architectural choices. This study underscores the potential of neural network models for UAV path planning.
Enhanced Advanced Multi-Objective Path Planning (EAMOPP) for UAV Navigation in Complex Dynamic 3D Environments Airlangga, Gregorius; Bata, Julius; Nugroho, Oskar Ika Adi; Sugianto, Lai Ferry; Saputro, Pujo Hari; Makin, See Jong; Alamsyah, Alamsyah
International Journal of Robotics and Control Systems Vol 5, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Association for Scientific Computing Electronics and Engineering (ASCEE)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31763/ijrcs.v5i2.1759

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as vital tools in diverse applications, including disaster response, surveillance, and logistics. However, navigating complex, obstacle-rich 3D environments with dynamic elements remains a significant challenge. This study presents an Enhanced Advanced Multi-Objective Path Planning (EAMOPP) model designed to address these challenges by improving feasibility, collision avoidance, and path smoothness while maintaining computational efficiency. The proposed enhancement introduces a hybrid sampling strategy that combines random sampling with gradient-based adjustments and a refined cost function that prioritizes obstacle avoidance and path smoothness while balancing path length and energy efficiency. The EAMOPP was evaluated in a series of experiments involving dynamic environments with high obstacle density and compared against baseline algorithms, including A*, RRT*, Artificial Potential Field (APF), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), and Genetic Algorithm (GA). Results demonstrate that the EAMOPP achieves a feasibility score of 0.9800, eliminates collision violations, and generates highly smooth paths with an average smoothness score of 9.3456. These improvements come with an efficient average execution time of 6.6410 seconds, outperforming both traditional and heuristic-based methods. Visual analyses further illustrate the model's ability to navigate effectively through dynamic obstacle configurations, ensuring reliable UAV operation. Future research will explore optimizations to further enhance the model's applicability in real-world UAV missions.