A bibliometric analysis on path planning methods for mobile robots published in scientific citation index-expanded indexed journals between 2000-2020. Issue 1 (February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Muhammad, Aisha; Ali, Mohammed AH; Shanono, Ibrahim Haruna
• Is Part Of: IOP conference series. Volume 1045:Issue 1(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-02
• Subjects: Materials science -- Periodicals; 620.1105
• DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/1045/1/012017
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-8981

Abstract

Abstract: Robots are currently replacing humans in different tasks in various sectors. Among the vital features desirable in autonomous robots is the capability of navigating safely through a given environment. Robot navigation is a process designed with the ability of avoiding any hitches or obstacles while aiming at a specific predefined position. Many studies have been proposed to find solutions to robot path-planning problems. This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of the relevant publications published from 2000 to 2020. The results show that 5385 articles were published in 1128 journals, hence indicating publication diversity. There is a steady rise in the yearly publication output, reflecting an increase in global research interest in the topic. In general, this research provides useful insight into path-planning research so that researchers in this area can better recognize the relevant research study topics and search for the appropriate research partners.