Non-linear observer for slip estimation of skid-steering vehicles

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Abstract

Accurate estimation of slip is essential in developing autonomous navigation strategies for mobile vehicles operating in unstructured terrain. In this paper, a sliding mode observer is firstly constructed to estimate slip parameters based on the kinematics model of a skid-steering vehicle and trajectory measurement. The stability of the sliding mode observer is given in a mathematical context. Slip estimation schemes using an Extended Kalman Filter and direct mathematical inversion of the kinematic equations are also presented for comparison purposes. It is shown that the non-linear sliding mode observer is more accurate than the other two methods. The robustness and superior performance of the sliding mode observer is demonstrated using both simulation and experimental results. A camera based system is used to measure the vehicle trajectory during experimental validation.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publicationProceedings 2006 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA 2006
Pages1499-1504
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event2006 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA 2006 - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: 15 May 200619 May 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation
Volume2006
ISSN (Print)1050-4729

Conference

Conference2006 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period15/05/0619/05/06

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