Visual analytics for nonlinear programming in robot motion planning

Abstract Nonlinear programming is a complex methodology where problem mathematically expressed in terms of optimality while imposing constraints on feasibility. Such problems are formulated by humans and solved optimization algorithms. We support domain experts their challenging tasks understanding troubleshooting runs intricate high-dimensional nonlinear programs through visual analytics system. The system was designed for our collaborators’ robot motion planning problems, but agnostic most parts the visualizations. It allows an exploration iterative solving process program several linked views computational process. give insights into this design study, demonstrate selected real-world cases, discuss extension visualization methods programming. Graphic abstract