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Review of Hybrid Path Planning Techniques for Mobile Robots: Integration between AI Techniques and Traditional Methods in known Environments Cover

Review of Hybrid Path Planning Techniques for Mobile Robots: Integration between AI Techniques and Traditional Methods in known Environments

Open Access
|Jun 2026

Figures & Tables

Figure 1.

Line graph of number of papers vs. year published

Figure 2.

Comparison of the optimal solutions between the integration of RRT with Neural Network, RRT, and Improved RRT* [16]

Comparison of convergence speed between BP-RRT, RRT*, RRT, and IRRT* [17]

Algorithm nameAvarage search time/sAvarage number of nodes samples
RRT21.045293.6
RRT*23.311366.7
Improved P-RRT*16.701482.5
BP-RRT*12.761044.7

Summary of hybrid approaches methods for mobile robot path planning

PaperGlobal Planner AlgorithmLocal Planner AlgorithmStrength
[6]IADA*Reinforcement Learning (RL)- IADA* algorithm can re-plan paths efficiently in dynamic environments without recalculating the entire path when an obstacle is encountered.
[15]Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL)- The human-in-the-loop (HL) training speeds up the convergence of the DRL algorithm, reducing the time required to learn complex navigation policies.
[7]A*Reinforcement Learning (RL)- The RL is allowing the robot to adapt its policy through trial-and-error interactions with its surroundings.
[13]PRMReinforcement Learning (RL)- PRM is triggered using an updated probabilistic roadmap, if RL fails to find a valid path due to obstacles detected.
[10]RRTReinforcement Learning (RL)- RL learns to select optimal actions that lead to collision-free paths, while RRT generates collision-free states.
[8]A*Reinforcement Learning (RL)- The approach can be scaled to multi-robot systems without centralized control.
[9]RRTReinforcement Learning (RL)- RL helps the RRT tree grow toward target point, avoiding computationally expensive steering functions.
[11]PRMReinforcement Learning (RL)- PRM-RL combines the strengths of PRMs for long-range planning with RL agents that handle short-range.
[12]PRMReinforcement Learning (RL)- PRM-RL is designed to be robust against sensor noise and unmodeled dynamic environments.
[14]A*, DijkstraDeep Reinforcement Learning (DRL)- The DRL is specifically trained to navigate around humans, predicting their movements and adjusting robot trajectories accordingly to avoid close encounters.
[17]RRT*Back Propagation (BP) Neural Networks (NNs)- BP-RRT* method uses neural networks to predict the optimal number of samples required in each phase of the search, making it faster and more efficient.- reducing the computational process by optimizing the node selection process
[18]A*, RRT*Neural Networks (NNs)- RNN continuously learns from the environment, making it adaptable and faster in generating paths.- RNN allows it to operate in a relatively constant time regardless of environmental complexity.
[19]A*, RRT*Neural Networks (NNs)- Limitation learning from pre-calculated optimal paths making this method unique on real-time calculations.- The use of R-CNN allows for fast computation by leveraging offline-trained models, reducing the need for heavy real-time computations
[24]RRTFuzzy Logic- fuzzy logic is computationally light and well-suited for real-time operations.- An extended Kalman filter (EKF) is employed to minimize cross-track errors during path following, ensuring smooth and accurate navigation along the planned trajectory
[22]PRMDeep Reinforcement Learning (DRL)- PMR-Dueling DQN utilizes prioritized replay and dueling networks, improving the learning process by focusing on more critical learning events and better approximating state-action values.
[20]Deep Neural Network (DNN)- DNN is used to optimize the heuristic function, allowing it to maintain the strengths of traditional search algorithms while improving efficiency
[27]A*Neural Networks (NNs)- Learning Heuristic A* (LHA*) algorithm uses a neural network to model the heuristic function.- The neural network reduces the number of unnecessary vertex expansions in a graph, speeding up the search process.
[21]A*Neural Networks (NNs)- Neural A* combines learning and search into a unified framework, which allows for both task optimization and improved performance.
[23]Deep Neural Network (DNN)- OMAP does not require large datasets or neural network training, making it a simple yet powerful alternative for solving complex path-planning problems.
[28]DWAFuzzy logic- Important points on the global path are selected as key sub-target sites for the local motion planning phase.
[25]A*Fuzzy logic- Significantly reduces computation and memory usage in large, complex environments while maintaining near-optimal paths.
[26]DijkstraFuzzy logic- Ensures globally optimal offline planning with adaptive real-time obstacle avoidance in partially known environments

Comparison of the success rates between the integration of iADA with AI techniques and standalone iADA [6]

Static environmentAlgorithms
IADA*IADA*+DQNIADA*+DDPG
Success475050
Failure3--
Success rate94%100%100%
Dynamic environmentAlgorithms
IADA*IADA*+DQNIADA*+DDPG
Success374745
Failure1335
Success rate74%94%90%

Comparison of convergence time between PRM+DQN, DQN, DDQN, and Q-learning [22]

MethodAlgorithm comparison on environment E-2
Success rateConvergence Time/min
Q-learning26.7268
DQN49.3139
DDQN56.4116
PMR-Dueling DQN84.6107
MethodAlgorithm comparison on environment E-3
Success rateConvergence Time/min
Q-learning21.4276
DQN32.6161
DDQN41.5143
PMR-Dueling DQN79.6122
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14313/jamris-2026-017 | Journal eISSN: 2080-2145 | Journal ISSN: 1897-8649
Language: English
Page range: 20 - 29
Submitted on: Jul 15, 2025
Accepted on: Oct 1, 2025
Published on: Jun 22, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2026 Mohamed Abdelghafar, Hazlina Selamat, Nurulaqilla Binti Khamis, Anas Aburaya, Mohd Taufiq Muslim, published by Łukasiewicz Research Network – Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements PIAP
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