Mechatronic systems such as the anti-lock braking system, the powertrain control system, and even domestic items such as a microwave oven are designed such that there is a seamless interaction between the electronic components and the mechanical components that make up these systems. Use of software tools in simulating the behavior of such systems is an important step in their product developme...

We propose a simple rubber friction law, which can be used, for example, in models of tire (and vehicle) dynamics. The friction law is tested by comparing numerical results to the full rubber friction theory (Persson 2006 J. Phys.: Condens. Matter 18 7789). Good agreement is found between the two theories. We describe a two-dimensional (2D) tire model which combines the rubber friction model wi...

In order to deal with strong nonlinearity and external interference in the braking process, this paper proposes a robust self-learning PID algorithm based on particle swarm optimization, which does not depend precise mathematical model of controlled object. The function is used adapt diversity runway road surface friction, optimize rate self-learning, control modeling uncertainty disturbance sy...

Accelerations and braking of vehicles can be measured and analyzed with different systems and software. In our case, we used the system G-Tech Pro Performance Meter RR w and Performance Analysis System Software (PASS). This system enables measurements of longitudinal accelerations, lateral accelerations and braking. PASS software has two options, the first is Drag Runs, which is designed for th...