/Automated Control Architecture That Handles Both Grip Driving And Sliding
Abstract

Systems and methods of autonomously controlling a vehicle across the grip driving and drift driving operating ranges are provided. The contemplated autonomous control can be effectuated using a closed-loop control system. In some embodiments, closed-loop control may be accomplished by deriving control laws involving sideslip angle, yaw rate, wheel speed, and other vehicle states. These control laws may be used to control the vehicle in a stable drift condition.

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What is claimed is:

Systems and methods of autonomously controlling a vehicle across the grip driving and drift driving operating ranges are provided. The contemplated autonomous control can be effectuated using a closed-loop control system. In some embodiments, closed-loop control may be accomplished by deriving control laws involving sideslip angle, yaw rate, wheel speed, and other vehicle states. These control laws may be used to control the vehicle in a stable drift condition.
Timeline
Filed
03/26/2026
Published
07/30/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(9)
B60W 30/182:Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
B60R 16/023:for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
B60W 10/02:including control of driveline clutches