An identical linear lane-keeping controller designed for a passenger car was successfully implemented on a tractor semi-trailer. With the same control parameters, similar error dynamics were observed under two very different truck configurations: tractor with and without trailer. The results demonstrate that 'rail-like' performance can be achieved through a relatively simple 'look-ahead' controller. This paper describes the process of transfering the engineering intuition of 'it is generally easier to steer a tractor semi-trailer than a passenger car,' to the design concept of 'a well-designed look-ahead steering controller for passenger car is a good candidate for controlling tractor semi-trailer.'
Automatic steering control of tractor semi-trailer using controller designed for passenger vehicles
Automatische Lenkregelung eines Traktoranhägers mit Reglern aus Personenkraftwagen
2003
6 Seiten, 10 Bilder, 1 Tabelle, 13 Quellen
Conference paper
English
Active steering of a tractor-semi-trailer
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