| IVMC | This project is in progress |
| Intelligent Vehicle Motion Control |
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Context The task of driving a vehicle involves the operation of the primary vehicle controls (steering, braking, engine and transmission) in combination to achieve safety and comfort. This is a challenging task and most drivers are not able to do this in an optimum way, particularly under difficult driving conditions. Electronic operation of these controls as part of an integrated system might improve the performance of all drivers, particularly those whose driving skills are impaired by age or disability. Aims To develop an intelligent system to monitor and control linear and angular motions of a typical passenger car; this will integrate the main chassis control subsystems (steering, suspension, traction and braking). To model the dynamics of a passenger car, including the interactions between chassis sub-systems. To evaluate the intelligent motion controller for a wide range of simulated vehicle and road conditions. To assess, based on previous research, the impact that this degree of automatic control will have on the driver. To establish actuator, sensor, communication and embedded computing requirements for implementing intelligent vehicle motion control Method Preliminary technical and commercial review. Development of control methodology. Development of vehicle simulation. Evaluate & refine IVMC using simulation. Assessment of implications to driver. Proposal of an outline implementation scheme. Benefits Vehicle Safety: substantially improved dynamic stability and predictability during severe manoeuvres. Product choice: model range variants can be implemented by software changes, with less reliance on mechanical differences. Product performance: not only will the dynamic performance of the vehicle be improved, including manoeuvrability and passenger comfort, but some aspects of overall motion feel can be offered as driver preferences. Vehicle monitoring: vehicle health can be monitored and information used for fault diagnosis. Driver interface: the extension of the drive-by-wire concept will give scope for engineering a desired set of driver controls without mechanical constraint. Participants University of Leeds Rover Group Stirling Dynamics |
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