A* (A Star) search for path planning tutorial
A tutorial that presents the A* search algorithm for determining the shortest path to a target.
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The A* search algorithm is a simple and effective technique that can be used to compute the shortest path to a target location. This tutorial presents a detailed description of the algorithm and an interactive demo.
Cite As
Paul Premakumar (2026). A* (A Star) search for path planning tutorial (https://uk.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/26248-a-a-star-search-for-path-planning-tutorial), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .
Acknowledgements
Inspired: Shortest route on a map
General Information
- Version 1.2.0.1 (113 KB)
MATLAB Release Compatibility
- Compatible with any release
Platform Compatibility
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
