Practice Algorithms (4.1) - Autonomous Navigation

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Question 1.
What is an algorithm?
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Think about a cooking recipe.
Question 2.
Name one use of A* algorithm.
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Consider how GPS systems work.
3Question 3.
What does the A* algorithm utilize to improve its efficiency?
- A set path only
- No heuristics
- Heuristics to estimate costs
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Think about estimating distances.
4Question 4.
True or False: Dijkstra's algorithm only evaluates a single route.
- True
- False
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Consider how it finds the best path.
Question 5.
Analyze a scenario where a robot navigates through a city using both A* and Dijkstra's algorithms. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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Consider the time it takes to evaluate each route.
Question 6.
Create a simple flowchart that outlines the decision-making process of a robot using an algorithm to avoid obstacles.
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Think of each branch in the flowchart as a decision point.

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