Introduction
An Automated Lane Keeping Controller (LKC) is a key component of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that helps a vehicle maintain its position within a lane by automatically controlling the steering angle. This project presents the design and analysis of an automated lane keeping controller using MATLAB/Simulink. A mathematical vehicle model based on lateral dynamics is developed, and a feedback control strategy is implemented to minimize lane deviation and heading error. The controller performance is evaluated under different driving scenarios such as curved roads and external disturbances. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed controller effectively reduces lateral error and ensures stable lane tracking, making it suitable for autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicle applications.
Methodology
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Vehicle Modeling
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Develop a lateral vehicle dynamics model (bicycle model)
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Define parameters such as mass, yaw inertia, cornering stiffness, and wheelbase
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Lane Detection Input
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Lane centerline and vehicle position are assumed or provided as reference input
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Lane curvature and heading angle are calculated
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Error Calculation
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Lateral position error
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Heading (yaw angle) error
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Controller Design
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Design a controller (PID / LQR / State Feedback)
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Generate steering angle command based on error signals
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Simulink Implementation
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Integrate vehicle model and controller in MATLAB Simulink
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Apply reference trajectory and disturbances
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Performance Analysis
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Analyze lateral deviation, yaw rate, and steering response
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Validate system stability and robustness
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