routefinding
nounUK /ˈruːtˌfaɪndɪŋ/
US /ˈruːtˌfaɪndɪŋ/
The act of figuring out which way to go to get from one place to another.
Good routefinding helped the hikers reach the campsite before dark.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In computing, the process of finding the best path for data to travel through a network.
The software handles routefinding so packets reach their destination quickly.
3. In climbing, choosing and following a safe path up a rock face or mountain.
Careful routefinding kept the climbers away from loose rock.
4. The planning of a travel path for a vehicle or robot.
The robot uses routefinding to move around obstacles in the warehouse.