An Advanced Steering System with Active Kinesthetic Feedback for Handling Qualities Improvement

Advanced Steering System with artificial steering wheel torque-active kinesthetic information feedback for improving handling qualities is discussed. Fundamentally the structure of the system may be considered to another form of model following control. In this system, a driver always remains in the control loop and receives steering control information which give him/her a direct hint to steer a steering wheel. This system works as a stability and control augmentation system of the vehicle to improve the vehicle handling qualities both in compensatory and pursuit control task, and is expected to reduce driver's workload. Effects of this system are analyzed in terms of man-machine system characteristics. Identification of driver dynamics was carried out to find why such improvement could be achieved. Availability of the proposed system is verified by analysis, simulator and proving ground tests.     

迎接高速公路时代—中国汽车相关技术问题的考察

中国正迎来高速公路时代，高速公路时代安全行车在技术因素方面涉及车辆的构造，道路设施与运行管理，在人的因素方面涉及驾驶习惯。保养与车检，安全运行的宣传教育与管理等。