Application of feedforward controller on a four-wheel-steering car: The concept

In this paper will be presented an alternative of feedforward controller (FFC) system to overcome four-wheel-steering weaknesses. The system estimates vehicle output parameters that consists of lateral acceleration (v), roll rate (ϑ) and yaw rate (φ) as well as the correct input parameters of vehicle that consists of longitudinal sped (U_o) and steering wheel (δ_sw). To estimate vehicle output parameters used will be full car mathematical model. The estimated vehicle output parameters together with given vehicle input parameters are used to estimate understeer coefficient (K_u). Finally, it will be used to compute the correct vehicle input parameters required by the 4WS system.