A mathematical programming model in path planning of a human-cobot order picking system.

Authors: Chen, Xiaoya¹ (AUTHOR), Du, Donglei² (AUTHOR), Zhu, Xi¹ (AUTHOR) zhuxi81@163.com

Source: International Journal of Production Research. Oct2026, p1-18. 18p. 4 Illustrations.

Subject Terms: *Warehousing & storage, *Order picking systems, Robotic path planning, Mixed integer linear programming, Bilevel programming, Mathematical decomposition

Formation planning for multiple USVs with PFCL-MADDPG deep reinforcement learning: theory and experiment.

Authors: Zhou, Jiahao¹ (AUTHOR), Wang, Hao^1,2 (AUTHOR) wanghao@mail.neu.edu.cn, Fu, Jun¹ (AUTHOR), Xu, Hongli¹ (AUTHOR)

Source: International Journal of Systems Science. Oct2026, Vol. 57 Issue 14, p4641-4655. 15p.

Subject Terms: *Risk assessment, Robotic path planning, Reinforcement learning, Scientific experimentation, Autonomous robots, Machine learning, Maritime management

Sampling-based constrained motion planning with products of experts.

Authors: Razmjoo, Amirreza^1,2 amirreza.razmjoofard@epfl.ch, Xue, Teng^1,2, Shetty, Suhan^1,2, Calinon, Sylvain^1,2

Source: International Journal of Robotics Research. Sep2026, Vol. 45 Issue 11, p1746-1771. 26p.

Subject Terms: *Motion control devices, Robotic path planning, Constraints (Physics), Constraint satisfaction, Human-robot interaction

Braid-based entanglement-free trajectory planning for multiple tethered robots.

Authors: Cao, Muqing^1,2, Cao, Kun^3,4, Xu, Xinhang¹, Yuan, Shenghai¹, Wong, Yan Loi⁵, Xie, Lihua¹ elhxie@ntu.edu.sg

Source: International Journal of Robotics Research. Sep2026, Vol. 45 Issue 10, p1567-1596. 30p.

Subject Terms: *Robots, *Decentralized control systems, Braid group (Knot theory), Robotic path planning, Autonomous robots, Algebraic topology

Aquatic Environment Establishment and USV Path Planning Simulation Analysis using the ROS Framework.

Authors: Xu, Zhenyu¹ (AUTHOR) 45844363@qq.com, Li, Ning² (AUTHOR) 20251016@hziee.edu.cn, Tian, Hao² (AUTHOR) 20251005@hdu.edu.cn, Xu, Jing³ (AUTHOR) xujing@hdu.edu.cn

Source: International Journal of Pattern Recognition & Artificial Intelligence. Sep2026, p1. 21p. 12 Illustrations.

Subject Terms: *Heuristic, Robotic path planning, Computer simulation, Autonomous vehicles, Maritime safety, Wind pressure, Robotics software

Tool orientation and path optimisation for error compensation in direct robotic plunge milling.

Authors: Zhang, Runan¹ (AUTHOR) r.zhang2@bath.ac.uk, Wang, Zheng¹ (AUTHOR), Alves, Diogo Stuani¹ (AUTHOR), Hayward, Samantha¹ (AUTHOR), Bailey, Nicola Y.² (AUTHOR), Keogh, Patrick S.¹ (AUTHOR)

Source: International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing. Aug2026, Vol. 39 Issue 8, p1069-1087. 19p.

Subject Terms: *Industrial robots, *Machining, Robotic path planning, Milling-machines

MAPS 2 : Multi-robot autonomous motion planning under signal temporal logic specifications.

Authors: Sewlia, Mayank¹ sewlia@kth.se, Verginis, Christos K.², Dimarogonas, Dimos V.¹

Source: International Journal of Robotics Research. Aug2026, Vol. 45 Issue 9, p1348-1366. 19p.

Subject Terms: *Simulation methods & models, *Industrial robots, Distributed algorithms, Robotic path planning, Graph connectivity

CSO: A Novel Crow Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Collaborative Path Planning with Collision Avoidance.

Authors: Laassami, Ferial¹ (AUTHOR) ferial.laassami@univ-khenchela.dz, Ledmi, Abdeldjalil¹ (AUTHOR), Souidi, Mohammed El Habib¹ (AUTHOR)

Source: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems. Aug2026, Vol. 50 Issue 8, p2471-2496. 26p.

Subject Terms: *Accident prevention, Multiagent systems, Robotic path planning, Metaheuristic algorithms, Particle swarm optimization

An Adaptive Multi-Target RRT* Algorithm via Reachability-Aware Hierarchical Sampling.

Authors: Yang, Zecheng¹ (AUTHOR) 20231083510930@buu.edu.cn, Ma, Nan² (AUTHOR) manan123@bjut.edu.cn, Yang, Yajue² (AUTHOR) yangyajue@bjut.edu.cn

Source: International Journal of Pattern Recognition & Artificial Intelligence. Sep2026, Vol. 40 Issue 12, p1-18. 18p.

Subject Terms: *Warehousing & storage, Robotic path planning, Sampling (Process), Optimization algorithms, Mobile robots

Autonomous Parking via Kinematics-Aware Hybrid A* Path Planning and Learning-Driven Trajectory Control.

Authors: Duan, Yanbei^1,2 (AUTHOR), Ariffin, Shamsul Arrieya^2,3 (AUTHOR), Jiang, Yi^1,2 (AUTHOR) jy151411737@gmail.com

Source: International Journal of Pattern Recognition & Artificial Intelligence. Sep2026, Vol. 40 Issue 11, p1-48. 48p.

Subject Terms: Robotic path planning, Reinforcement learning, Genetic algorithms, Trajectories (Mechanics), City traffic, Smart parking systems, Real-time control

Intelligent Strategies for 3D UAV Navigation in Complex Environments

Authors: Tahiri, Hamza, Bencherqui, Ahmed, Amine, Tahiri Mohamed, Sayyouri, Mhamed

Source: 2026 18th International Conference on Electronics, Computers and Artificial Intelligence (ECAI) Electronics, Computers and Artificial Intelligence (ECAI), 2026 18th International Conference on. :1-5 Jul, 2026

Relation: 2026 18th International Conference on Electronics, Computers and Artificial Intelligence (ECAI)

A vision-driven framework for robotic garment stitching: edge-aware perception and trajectory planning.

Authors: Bao, Nengsheng¹ (AUTHOR), Wang, Kewei¹ (AUTHOR), Simeone, Alessandro² (AUTHOR) alessandro.simeone@polito.it, Fan, Yuchen² (AUTHOR), Xiang, Qingjiang¹ (AUTHOR), Liang, Yali¹ (AUTHOR), Bao, Runxuan³ (AUTHOR)

Source: Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing. Jul2026, p1-23. 23p.

Subject Terms: Edge detection (Image processing), Robotic path planning, Attention, Manipulators (Machinery), Seams (Sewing), Visual perception

Research on Industrial Robot Path Planning Optimization Algorithm Based on IoT and Deep Reinforcement Learning.

Authors: Du, Honglin¹ (AUTHOR) honglindu@outlook.com

Source: Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems. Jul2026, p1-21. 21p.

Subject Terms: *Industrial robots, *Industry 4.0, Robotic path planning, Optimization algorithms, Reinforcement learning, Obstacle avoidance (Robotics), Internet of things, Time-varying systems

Spatial path planning for hydraulic turbine flow channels using an improved RRT algorithm.

Authors: Xu, Xiangqian¹ (AUTHOR) xqxu@xsyu.edu.cn, Suo, Yang¹ (AUTHOR) 23211050712@stumail.xsyu.edu.cn

Source: Robotic Intelligence & Automation (RIA). 2026, Vol. 46 Issue 4, p502-515. 14p.

Subject Terms: *Industrial robots, *Nondestructive testing, Robotic path planning, Hydraulic turbines, Cameras

Enhanced A* path planning with optimized smoothing and shortcutting techniques.

Authors: Singh, Raj Kumar¹ (AUTHOR) rajphd1@gmail.com, Nagla, Kuldeep Singh¹ (AUTHOR) naglaks@nitj.ac.in

Source: Robotic Intelligence & Automation (RIA). 2026, Vol. 46 Issue 3, p361-375. 15p.

Subject Terms: *Algorithms, *Mathematical optimization, *Heuristic, Robotic path planning

An improved Q-learning algorithm for search and rescue UGV path planning in unknown environments.

Authors: Zhang, Shanfan¹ (AUTHOR), Zeng, Qingshuang¹ (AUTHOR), Zeng, Yi² (AUTHOR) yi.zeng@hit.edu.cn

Source: International Journal of Systems Science. Jun2026, Vol. 57 Issue 8, p2360-2375. 16p.

Subject Terms: *Emergency management, Search & rescue operations, Robotic path planning, Autonomous vehicles, Uncertain systems, Reinforcement learning, Online algorithms

Collision-free robotic manipulation: a review and bibliometric analysis.

Authors: Martínez-Peral, Francisco José¹ (AUTHOR) francisco.martinezp@umh.es, Ferez-Rubio, Jose Antonio^1,2 (AUTHOR), Mronga, Dennis³ (AUTHOR), de Gea Fernández, José⁴ (AUTHOR), Segura-Heras, José Vicente⁵ (AUTHOR), Perez-Vidal, Carlos¹ (AUTHOR)

Source: International Journal of Systems Science. May2026, Vol. 57 Issue 7, p1966-1989. 24p.

Subject Terms: *Industrial robots, *Automated planning & scheduling, Obstacle avoidance (Robotics), Robotic path planning, Bibliometrics, Reinforcement learning, Optimization algorithms

UAV Task Assignment and Path Planning: Problem Definition, Integration, and Challenges.

Authors: Meng, Huan¹ (AUTHOR), Ding, Yan¹ (AUTHOR), Xu, Xianrui² (AUTHOR), Li, Xiang^1,3 (AUTHOR) xli@geo.ecnu.edu.cn

Source: Transactions in GIS. May2026, Vol. 30 Issue 3, p1-21. 21p.

Subject Terms: Robotic path planning, Flight planning (Aeronautics), Aeronautical navigation, Spatial arrangement

Fully differentiable sensor placement and informative path planning.

Authors: Jakkala, Kalvik¹ kalvik@tamu.edu, Akella, Srinivas²

Source: International Journal of Robotics Research. Jul2026, Vol. 45 Issue 8, p1247-1284. 38p.

Subject Terms: *Robotics, *Mathematical optimization, Sensor placement, Robotic path planning, Environmental monitoring, Autonomous robots, Gaussian processes, Variational approach (Mathematics)

Autonomous aerial manipulation at arbitrary pose in SE(3) with robust control and whole-body planning.

Authors: Lee, Dongjae¹, Kim, Byeongjun¹, Kim, Hyoun Jin¹ hjinkim@snu.ac.kr

Source: International Journal of Robotics Research. Jun2026, Vol. 45 Issue 7, p1021-1045. 25p.

Subject Terms: Robust control, Robotic path planning