A bibliometric analysis on path planning methods for mobile robots published in scientific citation index-expanded indexed journals between 2000-2020

• Main Authors: Muhammad, Aisha, Ali, Mohammed A. H., Shanono, Ibrahim Haruna
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: IOP: Materials Science and Engineering 2020
• Subjects: QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science; TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/30438/1/EPE%201070%20CRP.pdf; http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/30438/
• Institution: Universiti Malaysia Pahang

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.