Adaptive steering control without using measurements of lateral velocity of vehicles

In this paper, we propose an adaptive steering controller without using measurements of lateral velocity of vehicles. At first, we show a new dynamic expression suitable for the design of a stable adaptive steering controller without using the lateral velocity. Next, we develop an ideal vehicle model. In the designed ideal vehicle model, a good steering performance can be achieved even if the drivers’ steering characteristics vary. Finally, an adaptive steering controller is developed, so that the actual vehicles can track ideal vehicle model and realize good steering performance.