Optimization techniques for Multi-Robot Task Allocation problems: Review on the state-of-the-art

H Chakraa, F Guérin, E Leclercq, D Lefebvre - Robotics and Autonomous …, 2023 - Elsevier
In the last years, Multi-Robot Systems (MRS) have experienced considerable recognition
due to various possible real-world applications. Multi-Robot Task Allocation (MRTA) is …

A review of swarm robotics in a nutshell

MM Shahzad, Z Saeed, A Akhtar, H Munawar… - Drones, 2023 - mdpi.com
A swarm of robots is the coordination of multiple robots that can perform a collective task and
solve a problem more efficiently than a single robot. Over the last decade, this area of …

A multi-robot coverage path planning method for maritime search and rescue using multiple AUVs

C Cai, J Chen, Q Yan, F Liu - Remote Sensing, 2022 - mdpi.com
In this study, we focus on the Multi-robot Coverage Path Planning (MCPP) problem for
maritime Search And Rescue (SAR) missions using a multiple Autonomous Underwater …

Stochastic scheduling of autonomous mobile robots at hospitals

L Cheng, N Zhao, M Yuan, K Wu - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
This paper studies the scheduling of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at hospitals where
the stochastic travel times and service times of AMRs are affected by the surrounding …

Bioinspired environment exploration algorithm in swarm based on levy flight and improved artificial potential field

C Wang, D Wang, M Gu, H Huang, Z Wang, Y Yuan… - Drones, 2022 - mdpi.com
Inspired by the behaviour of animal populations in nature, we propose a novel exploration
algorithm based on Lévy flight (LF) and artificial potential field (APF). The agent is extended …

Hybrid filtered beam search algorithm for the optimization of monitoring patrols

M Gam, AJ Telmoudi, D Lefebvre - Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 2023 - Springer
This paper offers an operational and methodological response for managing industrial risks
by improving the monitoring of industrial areas. The objective is the optimization of …

[HTML][HTML] Intelligent Swarm: Concept, Design and Validation of Self-Organized UAVs Based on Leader–Followers Paradigm for Autonomous Mission Planning

WYH Adoni, JS Fareedh, S Lorenz, R Gloaguen… - Drones, 2024 - mdpi.com
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, are omnipresent and have
grown in popularity due to their wide potential use in many civilian sectors. Equipped with …

A new method for improving the fairness of multi-robot task allocation by balancing the distribution of tasks

Y Msala, O Hamed, M Talea… - Journal of Robotics and …, 2023 - journal.umy.ac.id
This paper presents an innovative task allocation method for multi-robot systems that aims to
optimize task distribution while taking into account various performance metrics such as …

Hybrid Vulture-Coordinated Multi-Robot Exploration: A Novel Algorithm for Optimization of Multi-Robot Exploration

AE Romeh, S Mirjalili, F Gul - Mathematics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Exploring unknown environments using multiple robots has numerous applications in
various fields but remains a challenging task. This study proposes a novel hybrid …

Task complexity and the skills dilemma in the programming and control of collaborative robots for manufacturing

P George, CT Cheng, TY Pang, K Neville - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
While traditional industrial robots participate in repetitive manufacturing processes from
behind caged safety enclosures, collaborative robots (cobots) offer a highly flexible and …