Beyond the stable handling limits: nonlinear model predictive control for highly transient autonomous drifting
Autonomous vehicles that can reliably operate outside the stable handling limits would have
access to a wider range of maneuvers in emergencies, improving overall safety. To that end …
access to a wider range of maneuvers in emergencies, improving overall safety. To that end …
A tricycle model to accurately control an autonomous racecar with locked differential
In this paper, we present a novel formulation to model the effects of a locked differential on
the lateral dynamics of an autonomous open-wheel racecar. The model is used in a Model …
the lateral dynamics of an autonomous open-wheel racecar. The model is used in a Model …
Drifting with Unknown Tires: Learning Vehicle Models Online with Neural Networks and Model Predictive Control
N Ding, M Thompson, J Dallas… - 2024 IEEE Intelligent …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Autonomous vehicle controllers capable of drifting can improve safety in dynamic
emergency situations. However, drifting involves operating at high sideslip angles, which is …
emergency situations. However, drifting involves operating at high sideslip angles, which is …
Shared Control for Giving Ordinary Drivers Expert Level Drifting Skills
Expanding the shared control paradigm for autonomous vehicles to include the open-loop
unstable region can improve safety in extreme vehicle conditions, such as tire saturation …
unstable region can improve safety in extreme vehicle conditions, such as tire saturation …