C39 Lateral Control Characteristics of SSM Vehicle with 1kHz Smart Camera : Steering Angle Ratio, and Running Path

Abstract

Previous paper proposed SSM (sensor Steering Mechanism) for a laterally guided vehicle which follows the guideway. SSM realize high-speed moving on a straight line, but the cornering stability is influenced by the approach speed and the slip angle of tires. For the conventional SSM, the ratio of a sensor arm angle and a steering angle is 2 to 1, this paper discuses the steering ratio for speed-up at the corner. For the experiment, the steering ratio of the RR (Rear engine Rear drive) type SSM vehicle with 1kHz smart camera is changed to 1 to 1. Experimental and simulated results of running on the test track are compared.