Overview
The Weighted A* Search Algorithm is an enhancement of the traditional A* algorithm, designed to improve pathfinding efficiency by introducing a weighting factor. This factor allows the algorithm to balance between the cost to reach a node and the estimated cost to the goal, making it suitable for va...
Key Terms
Example: In a maze, the straight-line distance to the exit can be a heuristic.
Example: The distance traveled or time taken to reach a node.
Example: Finding the shortest route on a map.
Example: Searching for a route in a city map.
Example: Intersections in a road network.
Example: Higher weights can represent difficult terrain.
Related Topics
Dijkstra's Algorithm
A graph search algorithm that finds the shortest path between nodes without using heuristics.
intermediateGraph Theory
The study of graphs, which are mathematical structures used to model pairwise relations between objects.
intermediatePathfinding Algorithms
A broader category of algorithms designed to find paths in various contexts, including grid-based and graph-based environments.
intermediateKey Concepts
Heuristic FunctionCost FunctionPathfindingGraph Search