Efficient Space Utilization for Improving Navigation in Congested Environments

In this paper, we have looked into some two behaviors for 'efficient space utilization' by humans in a congested situation. From observations, we have noticed that 'last minute avoidance' and 'shoulder turning' are two crucial behaviors in achieving efficient navigation in crowded environments. The presented study verifies the shoulder turning behavior and investigates the typical values for these behaviors. These results will form an initial framework for local avoidance planner for future research.