pathfinding algorithm
nounUK /ˈpɑːθfaɪndɪŋ ˈælɡərɪðəm/
US /ˈpæθfaɪndɪŋ ˈælɡərɪðəm/
A pathfinding algorithm is a set of steps a computer uses to find the best way from one place to another.
The game uses a pathfinding algorithm so the character can walk around walls to reach the treasure.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A method used in video games to make characters move smoothly toward a target.
The pathfinding algorithm keeps the enemies from getting stuck behind rocks.
3. A technique in robotics for planning a safe route through a space.
The robot's pathfinding algorithm helped it avoid obstacles in the warehouse.
4. A way to find connections in a network, like the fastest route on a map.
The map app's pathfinding algorithm found a shortcut through the side streets.