New driving control system with haptic feedback: Design and preliminary validation tests

• Published in: Transportation research. Part C, Emerging technologies Vol. 33; pp. 22 - 36
• Main Authors: Gil, Jorge Juan, Díaz, Iñaki, Ciáurriz, Pablo, Echeverría, Mikel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kidlington Elsevier India Pvt Ltd 01.08.2013; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Automobile technology; Drive-by-wire; Exact sciences and technology; Ground, air and sea transportation, marine construction; Haptic feedback; Road transportation and traffic; Drive-by-wire; Automobile technology; Haptic feedback; Motor car; Vehicle driving; Control system; Measurement result; Feedback regulation; System design; Test validation; Simulation; Technology; System description; Application
• ISSN: 0968-090X; 1879-2359
• DOI: 10.1016/j.trc.2013.04.004

•We present a new drive-by-wire system with haptic feedback.•It combines steering, throttle and brake commands in a single all-encompassing device.•The device has been validated in a driving simulation platform.•This work also surveys current drive-by-wire systems. This paper presents a new mechatronic system that combines the capabilities of the steering wheel, the throttle and brake pedals in a single all-encompassing device. A two degree-of-freedom mechanism allows controlling all driving functionalities together in a very ergonomic and original way. The system uses drive-by-wire technology with haptic feedback for an outstanding driving experience. The device has been tested in a simulation platform, showing similar performance to conventional set of steering wheel and pedals, and very good acceptance among users. This work also surveys current drive-by-wire systems in the automotive industry and the use of haptic technology to assist drivers.