Artificial Potential Field Obstacle Avoidance Algorithm

Resource Overview

MATLAB source code for artificial potential field obstacle avoidance algorithm, implemented with three core functions: angle calculation, attractive force computation, and repulsive force calculation. Extensive testing confirms stable algorithm performance with effective obstacle avoidance capabilities.

Detailed Documentation

This article provides a detailed introduction to the MATLAB implementation of the Artificial Potential Field obstacle avoidance algorithm. The algorithm is structured around three key computational functions: angle calculation (determining directional vectors between robot and targets), attractive force computation (guiding movement toward goals using gradient descent principles), and repulsive force calculation (creating avoidance behavior from obstacles using inverse distance relationships). Through comprehensive testing, the algorithm demonstrates stable operation and achieves effective obstacle avoidance performance. The artificial potential field method also finds applications in various robotics domains, including path planning and dynamic obstacle avoidance scenarios, representing areas worthy of further exploration and implementation.