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This paper reviews a collaborative research programme aimed at improving vehicle performance using adaptive control techniques. Initially the design of active suspension systems is considered, and the benefits of using a non-linear controller model with an adaptive control scheme are discussed. Adaptive schemes for active roll control are then considered, and the merits of incorporating a Smith predictor to accommodate for system delays are high-lighted. Preliminary research in adaptive cruise control and collision avoidance is discussed and plans for further developments are outlined.
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James, D.J.G., Burnham, K.J., Richardson, M.J. et al. Improving vehicle performance using adaptive control techniques. Artif Life Robotics 3, 236–241 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02481187
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