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Evaluating Dijkstra and A* Pathfinding Algorithms for Mobile Robots in Warehouse Environments Using CoppeliaSim Cover

Evaluating Dijkstra and A* Pathfinding Algorithms for Mobile Robots in Warehouse Environments Using CoppeliaSim

Journal of Automation, Mobile Robotics and Intelligent Systems
Volume 20 (2026): Issue 1 (March 2026)
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Figures & tables

Figures & Tables

Figure 1.

Simulation setup in CoppeliaSim

Figure 2.

Simulation of Dijkstra algorithm in CoppeliaSim

Figure 3.

Simulation of A* algorithm in CoppeliaSim

Figure 4.

Implementation of algorithms in mobile robot for target rack (6, 4)

Figure 5.

Implementation of algorithms in mobile robot for target rack (4, 6)

Table 1.

Computational time to reach the target rack

Target NodeComputational Times (s)
Dijkstra algorithmA* algorithm% difference in time
(9,9)584723
(6,4)433910
(4,6)484117
Table 2.

Summary of research work

CriteriaDistance Traveled (m)
Dijkstra algorithmA* algorithm
Path optimalityGoodBetter
SpeedSlowerModerate
Heuristic useNoYes
Computational costHigherLower
Implementation easeEasyModerate
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14313/jamris-2026-012 | Journal eISSN: 2080-2145 | Journal ISSN: 1897-8649
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Language: English
Page range: 113 - 120
Submitted on: Aug 26, 2025
Accepted on: Aug 27, 2025
Published on: Mar 31, 2026
Published by: Łukasiewicz Research Network – Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements PIAP
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
Keywords:
Dijkstra Algorithm,
A* Algorithm,
Warehouse,
Mobile Robot,
CoppeliaSim
Related subjects:
Computer sciences,
Artificial intelligence,
Engineering,
Electrical engineering,
Control engineering, metrology and testing,
Mechanical engineering,
Fundamentals of mechanical engineering

© 2026 Prabin Kumar Jha, Shambo Roy Chowdhury, published by Łukasiewicz Research Network – Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements PIAP
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