Experiment Verification of Fade Torque Control for Switching between Automated and Manual Driving

Abstract

This paper proposes fade torque control to reduce unexpected steering torque and self-steer for a driver switching between the two steering modes (manual steering and automated steering). This fade torque control provides the driver stable steering torque, and it also allows him/her to operate the steering wheel safety. We demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed fade control through experimental verification.