# Path Planning

> Trajectory planning and motion control algorithm development

- Skill: `a5c-ai/path-planning` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add a5c-ai/path-planning`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/a5c-ai/path-planning/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: a5c-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/a5c-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/a5c-ai/path-planning

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# Path Planning Algorithm Skill

## Purpose
Enable trajectory planning and motion control algorithm development for autonomous driving applications including behavior planning and emergency maneuvers.

## Capabilities
- Behavior planning state machine design
- Trajectory optimization (polynomial, spline-based)
- Model Predictive Control (MPC) implementation
- Lattice planner implementation
- Collision checking algorithms
- Comfort and safety constraint handling
- Emergency maneuver planning
- Parking trajectory generation

## Usage Guidelines
- Design behavior planning for predictable driving patterns
- Optimize trajectories for comfort and efficiency
- Implement robust collision checking at all planning stages
- Handle edge cases and emergency situations
- Validate planning algorithms in simulation
- Document algorithm parameters and tuning

## Dependencies
- ROS/ROS2
- Apollo
- Autoware
- MATLAB/Simulink

## Process Integration
- ADA-002: Path Planning and Motion Control
- ADA-003: ADAS Feature Development
- ADA-004: Simulation and Virtual Validation