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Combination of particle swarm optimization algorithm and artificial neural network to propose an efficient controller for vehicle handling in uncertain road conditions

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Due to fast variation of desired variables in vehicle handling problem, design of an accurate applicable economic and considerably quick responsible controller for steering control of such systems has attracted much attention in the literature. The problem becomes more complicated, if the variation of road condition comes into play also. In this study, by combination of a simple PID and an optimized adaptive neural network controller, an arrangement for active front steering control of vehicles in different road frictions is proposed. A general PID controller is picked up and then optimized using the particle swarm optimization algorithm. After that, a neural network is added consecutively and trained by the outputs of PID controller and neural network toolbox of MATLAB software. The proposed controller fulfills both the applicability and efficiency due to dual use of PID and neural network controllers. Simulation results confirm the rightness of suggested controller in active steering control of vehicles even for unpredictable road friction.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sama Technical and Vocational Training College, Islamic Azad University, Gachsaran Branch, Gachsaran, Iran

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  2. Hydro-Aeronautical Research Center, Shiraz University, Shiraz, 71348-13668, Iran

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Aalizadeh, B., Asnafi, A. Combination of particle swarm optimization algorithm and artificial neural network to propose an efficient controller for vehicle handling in uncertain road conditions. Neural Comput & Applic 30, 585–593 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-016-2689-6

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