A Generalization of the Shortest Path Problem to Graphs with Multiple Edge-Cost Estimates

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Main Authors: Weiss, Eyal, Felner, Ariel, Kaminka, Gal A.
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Published: 2022
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author Weiss, Eyal
Felner, Ariel
Kaminka, Gal A.
author_facet Weiss, Eyal
Felner, Ariel
Kaminka, Gal A.
contents The shortest path problem in graphs is a cornerstone of AI theory and applications. Existing algorithms generally ignore edge weight computation time. We present a generalized framework for weighted directed graphs, where edge weight can be computed (estimated) multiple times, at increasing accuracy and run-time expense. This raises several generalized variants of the shortest path problem. We introduce the problem of finding a path with the tightest lower-bound on the optimal cost. We then present two complete algorithms for the generalized problem, and empirically demonstrate their efficacy.
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spellingShingle A Generalization of the Shortest Path Problem to Graphs with Multiple Edge-Cost Estimates
Weiss, Eyal
Felner, Ariel
Kaminka, Gal A.
Data Structures and Algorithms
Artificial Intelligence
Discrete Mathematics
The shortest path problem in graphs is a cornerstone of AI theory and applications. Existing algorithms generally ignore edge weight computation time. We present a generalized framework for weighted directed graphs, where edge weight can be computed (estimated) multiple times, at increasing accuracy and run-time expense. This raises several generalized variants of the shortest path problem. We introduce the problem of finding a path with the tightest lower-bound on the optimal cost. We then present two complete algorithms for the generalized problem, and empirically demonstrate their efficacy.
title A Generalization of the Shortest Path Problem to Graphs with Multiple Edge-Cost Estimates
topic Data Structures and Algorithms
Artificial Intelligence
Discrete Mathematics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2208.11489