Description

This project involved developing a robust autonomous terrain planner for a rover, starting with a Python prototype using NumPy and Pillow for A* path planning on a 100x100 height map with a 30-degree slope constraint. I also developed visual debugging tools like cost heatmaps and animated GIFs. The project's second phase was a Rust port that mirrored the Python architecture but added bidirectional A* search and other optimizations, doubling the performance. This project demonstrates my skills in algorithm design, performance optimization, and cross-language development.