Robust Vehicle Stability Based on Non-Linear Model Predictive Control and Environmental Characterization. Stamenov, V., Geiger, S., Bevly, D., & Balas, C. In 2017.
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A Non-linear Model Predictive Controller (NMPC) was developed for an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). The NMPC uses a particle swarm pattern search algorithm to optimize the control input, which contains a desired steer angle and a desired longitudinal velocity. The NMPC is designed to approach a target whilst avoiding obstacles that are detected using a light detection and ranging sensor (lidar). Since not all obstacles are stationary, an obstacle tracking algorithm is employed to track obstacles. Two point cluster detection algorithms were reviewed, and a constant velocity Kalman filter-based tracking loop was developed. The tracked obstacles’ positions are predicted using a constant velocity model in the NMPC; this allows for avoidance of both stationary and dynamic obstacles.
@inproceedings{stamenov_robust_2017,
	title = {Robust {Vehicle} {Stability} {Based} on {Non}-{Linear} {Model} {Predictive} {Control} and {Environmental} {Characterization}},
	abstract = {A Non-linear Model Predictive Controller (NMPC) was developed for an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). The NMPC uses a particle swarm pattern search algorithm to optimize the control input, which contains a desired steer angle and a desired longitudinal velocity. The NMPC is designed to approach a target whilst avoiding obstacles that are detected using a light detection and ranging sensor (lidar). Since not all obstacles are stationary, an obstacle tracking algorithm is employed to track obstacles. Two point cluster detection algorithms were reviewed, and a constant velocity Kalman filter-based tracking loop was developed. The tracked obstacles’ positions are predicted using a constant velocity model in the NMPC; this allows for avoidance of both stationary and dynamic obstacles.},
	author = {Stamenov, Velislav and Geiger, Stephen and Bevly, David and Balas, Christian},
	year = {2017},
}

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