Path Planning Method of Robot Arm Based on Improved RRT* Algorithm

Aiming at the problems of long planning time and long path distance in the path planning of the robotic arm, a path planning strategy based on the improved RRT* (rapid random search tree) algorithm was proposed. First, in order to reduce the randomness of the traditional RRT* path search, adding the node gravitational field function could reduce the generation of redundant nodes, thereby improving the path convergence rate; Secondly, in order to change the folding problem in the traditional RRT* algorithm path, the B-spline function was imported to smooth the planned path, which could reduce the vibration of the joint axis and prolong the service life of the robotic arm. Simulations in MATLAB showed that the average planning time of the improved RRT* algorithm was shortened by 76%, the average path distance was shortened by 14%, and the total number of nodes was reduced by 31.9%. After improving the algorithm, the lines convergence quickly and the line -seeking efficiency is high. The algorithm has good feasibility and effectiveness, and has reference value for the planning of robotic arm path.