Path planning is an important part of robotics. The process involves calculating the best route for autonomous mobile robots, for example. Both static (e.g. walls) and dynamic obstacles (e.g. people and vehicles) are taken into account.
Modern algorithms use real-time sensor data and digital maps to calculate a safe, collision-free and efficient route. Path planning is closely linked to obstacle detection and localisation and is a central element for autonomous navigation in complex, dynamic environments.