The present invention relates to an AUV path planning method based on an improved brainstorming optimization algorithm, which specifically includes the following steps: 1. Construct a three-dimensional optimal navigation surface, randomly generate n groups of initial path control parameters and divide them into m categories, and a group of parameters depends on For an individual, calculate the cost function value of the individual, and the optimal individual of each class becomes the center of the class; 2. Select the individual to be mutated according to the brainstorming optimization algorithm, apply the global optimal strategy to the mutated individual, and obtain a new Individuals, survival of the fittest to update the population; 3. Multiple iterations until the number of iterations meets the termination condition, and output the optimal individual. The invention makes full use of the advantages of the brainstorm optimization algorithm based on global optimization and differential mutation in dealing with low-dimensional problems, captures the characteristics of the cost function well through differential mutation, fully utilizes ocean currents to reduce voyage time, and combines following the global optimal strategy , so that the algorithm has a higher potential to find a better solution in a shorter time.