In this paper, a mathematical model and solution for performing the inventory tasks of a multi-user, mixed warehouse in which neither satellite positioning nor other IT solutions can be used was presented. After reviewing the literature on road planning and the use of drones in warehouses, a method is presented that can be used to control drones that can be moved in all directions for imaging and transmission. The proposed method consists of three main steps. As a first step, we provide the mathematical model and solution method needed to determine the (optimal execution time) access routes required for processing the compartments of the warehouses. This is an initial step before starting the inventory. This considers the structure of the warehouse, its features, the number of drones, and the parameters of the drones. In the second step, based on the routes obtained in the first step, the real-time movement of the drones was controlled during processing, including camera movement and image recording. The third step is post-processing, i.e., processing the images for QR code identification, interpreting the QR code, and recognizing empty compartments for inventory control. A major advantage for users of the solution method is that the result can be achieved automatically without an external orientation device, relying solely on its own movement and the organization of a pre-planned route. The proposed model and solution method are suitable not only for inventory control, but also for solving other problems matching the model.


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    Title :

    A Path Planning Model with a Genetic Algorithm for Stock Inventory Using a Swarm of Drones


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    Publication date :

    2022




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

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