Three-Dimensional Path Planning Algorithm Based on Ant Colony Optimization
Ant Colony Optimization-based 3D Path Planning Algorithm - Case Background: Three-dimensional path planning refers to finding an optimal path from a starting point to a destination in a known 3D map that satisfies certain optimization criteria while avoiding all 3D obstacles. Most existing path planning algorithms operate in 2D or quasi-2D planning spaces. Our proposed 3D path planning algorithm, though computationally complex, has been verified through practical implementation with detailed code structure including pheromone matrix initialization, probabilistic node selection, and 3D collision detection mechanisms.