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Multi-Agent Path Planning in Complex Environments using Gaussian Belief Propagation with Global Path Finding
This research tackles the problem of coordinating multiple robots navigating complex environments, like warehouses, without collisions and while following efficient paths. They introduce a "tracking factor" within a Gaussian Belief Propagation (GBP) framework. This factor helps robots stick to a pre-planned route, improving navigation accuracy. Two global path planning approaches are compared: RRT* (random) and SP (structured). SP, combined with the tracking factor, eliminated collisions while RRT* suffered from them due to its random nature. The tracking factor particularly shines in structured environments, boosting both path accuracy and collision avoidance. While not directly related to LLMs, the distributed, message-passing nature of GBP has parallels with communication in LLM-based multi-agent systems, suggesting potential future integration. The focus on efficient path planning and collision avoidance in this work is directly relevant to physical multi-agent systems controlled by LLMs.