Langer, Dirk (Volkswagen of America), Funke, Joseph (Stanford University), Theodosis, Paul (Stanford University), Hindiyeh, Rami (Stanford University), Kritayakirana, Krisada (Stanford University), Gerdes, Chris (Stanford University), Mueller-Bessler, Bernhard (Audi AG), Huhnke, Burkhard (Volkswagen AG), Hernandez, Marcial (Volkswagen), Stanek, Ganymed (Stanford University)

Up to the Limits: Autonomous Audi TTS

Scheduled for presentation during the Poster Session "Poster session III" (TuPO3S), Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 09:50−11:20, Room T1

2012 Intelligent Vehicles Symposium, June 3-7, 2012, Alcalá de Henares, Spain

This information is tentative and subject to change. Compiled on September 30, 2020

Abstract

This paper presents a novel approach to autonomous driving at the vehicle’s handling limits. Such a system requires a high speed, consistent control signal as well as numerous safety features capable of monitoring and stopping the vehicle. When operating, the system’s high level controller utilizes a highly accurate differential GPS and known friction values to drive a precomputed path at the friction limits of the vehicle. The system was tested in a variety of road conditions, including the challenging Pikes Peak Hill climb. Results from this work can be extended to improve driving safety and accident avoidance in vehicles.