An Endocrine System Inspired Behavior Selecting Algorithm for Moving Robot System

Abstract

The robots that operate in real environment are often limited to many different problems. One of the main problems comes from the fact that outdoor real-world environments are dynamic and full of interventions, and the reactive behaviors may be sometimes conflicting to each other correspondingly. Artificial endocrine system can be the key to solve the problem. This paper proposes an algorithm for the coordination of multiple and possible conflicting behaviors selecting algorithm, devoted to reach the goal while collecting collectable objectives. The proposed endocrine based behavior selecting algorithm is composed of an artificial endocrine system, including two hormones, and three behaviors. The experiments are performed in simulation conditions. The results show that the algorithm proposed is able to coordinate a multiple and conflicting behaviors task, with less time and being more efficient.