Journal of System Simulation ›› 2025, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (4): 1008-1024.doi: 10.16182/j.issn1004731x.joss.23-1552

• Papers •    

Research on Dual-layer Path Planning Method for Lunar Rover Based on Slip Prediction

Zhang Xingyu1, Wu Baolei2, Wang Jun3, Hong Miaoying1, Wang Jiahui3, Qi Yongqiang1   

  1. 1.School of Mathematics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
    2.School of Computer Science and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
    3.School of Information and Control Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
  • Received:2023-12-20 Revised:2024-01-20 Online:2025-04-17 Published:2025-04-16
  • Contact: Qi Yongqiang

Abstract:

In response to the challenges faced by lunar rovers in the process of path planning, such as safe obstacle avoidance and target deviation caused by complex terrain, a dual-layer path planning based on slip prediction is proposed. In this approach, flat terrain is adaptively selected to reduce the wheel slip of the lunar rover. The overall complexity of the terrainis calculated using digital elevation information, and a Q-learning algorithm with a three-level reward mechanism is designed to navigate around high-slip areas, achieving global path planning. A depth camera is used to perceive obstacles, a dynamic window method based on adaptive prediction time is designed for autonomous obstacle avoidance, and local path planning is accomplished by introducing local terrain suitability. Numerical and virtual simulation results indicate that this algorithm can efficiently conduct path planning in complex terrain environments, with fast convergence and high safety.

Key words: slip prediction, adaptive prediction time, three-level reward mechanism, comprehensive complexity of terrain, local terrain suitability

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