Fuzzy control of an autonomous car using a smart phone

Elizabeth A. Olson, Nathalie Risso, Adam M. Johnson, Jonathan Sprinkle

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5 Scopus citations

Abstract

This paper presents preliminary results on the development of a vision-based controller with a smart phone in the loop for autonomous vehicles. Our approach involves the use of the low cost vision sensors available on a smart phone to implement speed control for a lead-follower application, under stop-and-go traffic conditions. The controller uses fuzzy logic to determine commands based on estimated car position and speed with respect to the target vehicle being followed. We define constraints for system parameters associated with the minimum resolution and distance required for the controller to operate efficiently. The proposed design was successfully demonstrated on the University of Arizona CAT Vehicle by having it identify and follow a chosen human-driven lead vehicle.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2017 CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies, CHILECON 2017 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538631232
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 19 2017
Event2017 CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies, CHILECON 2017 - Pucon, Chile
Duration: Oct 18 2017Oct 20 2017

Publication series

Name2017 CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies, CHILECON 2017 - Proceedings
Volume2017-January

Other

Other2017 CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies, CHILECON 2017
Country/TerritoryChile
CityPucon
Period10/18/1710/20/17

Keywords

  • Autonomous vehicles
  • Cyber-physical systems
  • Robotics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Media Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Control and Systems Engineering

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