optimal path planning and obstacle avoidance for UAV

Project Title

optimal path planning and obstacle avoidance for UAV

Project Area of Specialization Artificial IntelligenceProject Summary

Our project is about path planning for recconaisence UAV. We made an algorithm which will plan the shoertest and optimal  path for UAV to go to different target points. 

Second task in our project is enabling the UAV to avoid static obstacle in real time during flight. 

Project Objectives

First objective of our project is to make an algorithm that generate optimal path for UAV so that UAV may go to different target points and collect as much information as it can. 

Second objective is to enable UAV to avoid static obstacle in real time. In other words, making UAV artificially intelligent. 

Project Implementation Method

For path planning, we implemented particle swarm optimization(PSO) technique which is basically behaviour of birds for getting food. We made algorithm which was implementation of PSO. 

For obstacle avoidance, we used ultrasonic sensor and LIDAR sensor to measure distance and then, algorithm will decide whether to stop or not based on distance measured at that instant. After this decision, UAV will avoid obstacle in 2D and after avoiding, it will come to pre-planned path. 

Benefits of the Project

Our project is beneficial in many fields like in military for recconaisence based operations. Other than that, our work can be used in food delivery industry via drones as well. 

Moreover, we can use this work for future innovations like automation of vehicles. 

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

Final deliverables will contain algorithm for optimal path planning with which UAV will have a pre-defined path. Than, UAV will be follow that path and be able to avoid static obstacle in that path if there is any through artificial intelligence. 

Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemCore Industry OthersOther Industries IT , Food , Health Core Technology Artificial Intelligence(AI)Other Technologies RoboticsSustainable Development Goals Good Health and Well-Being for People, Affordable and Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Responsible Consumption and ProductionRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	69100
L298 module	Equipment	6	450	2700
GPS MODULE	Equipment	6	1000	6000
servo motor	Equipment	6	500	3000
car model	Equipment	6	1550	9300
AURDUINO MEGA	Equipment	2	3000	6000
QUADCOPTER	Equipment	1	25000	25000
LIDAR sensor	Equipment	1	15000	15000
battery	Equipment	3	700	2100