Abstract
This study compares the trajectory tracking performance of two- and four-wheel steering systems, especially under normal driving conditions. Specifically, the lateral motion is controlled by an event-triggered model predictive control (MPC), which activates either when consecutive control steps surpass the predictive horizon or when tracking error exceeds a predetermined lateral offset. Using a modified 1/10th scale Tamiya TT-02 RC car as a test platform, the tracking performance of both two- and four-wheel systems are evaluated. Results from the experiments highlight the better tracking performance of the four-wheel steering system over the traditional two-wheel systems and demonstrate the benefit of using event-triggered MPC for lateral motion control even under normal driving conditions, contrary to common belief that four-wheel steering systems are beneficial only in tight steering maneuvers.
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