Hello everyone,
I am exploring the idea of developing a Nav2 path planning plugin based on the Vector Field Histogram (VFH) algorithm. The VFH approach, traditionally used for local obstacle avoidance, has the potential to be adapted and extended for global path planning in robotic navigation systems.
Before I start working on this project, I would like to gauge the community’s interest in such a plugin. Specifically, I am interested in:
- Use cases where the VFH algorithm could provide a significant advantage over existing global path planners.
- Potential collaborators who might be interested in contributing to the development, testing, and documentation of this plugin.
- Feedback from those who have worked on similar algorithms or plugins, particularly in the Nav2 framework.
I believe this plugin could add value to scenarios requiring robust obstacle avoidance and efficient path planning in dynamic environments. If there’s enough interest, I would be happy to share progress updates, gather inputs, and eventually open-source the implementation for the benefit of the community.
Looking forward to your thoughts and feedback!
