A lateral position sensing system for automated vehicle following

Andrew G Alleyne, B. Williams, M. DePoorter

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Abstract

This paper investigates the use of photoresistive light sensor arrays as a possible lateral position sensing system for a vehicle, or several vehicles, following a lead vehicle under separate control. A brief motivation for the use of such a sensing array is followed by a derivation of an appropriate sensor layout. It is shown that the sensing array has several benefits including cost, simplicity, redundancy, and near linearity. Experimental results are given for a scaled vehicle following maneuver using a simple lateral control strategy. The results show that the sensor array may be attractive for lateral alignment in vehicle following maneuvers.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 1998 American Control Conference, ACC 1998
Pages939-943
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1998
Event1998 American Control Conference, ACC 1998 - Philadelphia, PA, United States
Duration: Jun 24 1998Jun 26 1998

Publication series

NameProceedings of the American Control Conference
Volume2
ISSN (Print)0743-1619

Other

Other1998 American Control Conference, ACC 1998
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhiladelphia, PA
Period6/24/986/26/98

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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