This $197,354 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program supports research and development on "Information-Theoretic Multiagent Paths for Anticipatory Control of Tasks (IMPACT)." The project aims to advance the scientific and engineering value of intelligent navigation systems by developing novel computational techniques for autonomous robots to plan optimal paths based on exploration, risk, and energy constraints. Key aspects include:
- Discovering informative paths during the navigation journey as new information about the terrain is acquired
- Predicting potential speed and traversability to improve rover productivity and energy efficiency
- Implementing information-theoretic route planning to resolve uncertainties and benefit future planning
This multiyear project will provide insights into utilizing maps, robotics planning, and improving choice modeling in applications like autonomous vehicle driving and Mars rover navigation. The award was made to the Old Dominion University Research Foundation, which frequently collaborates with government agencies, universities, and industry on research across engineering, computing, and other technical domains.
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