The course is part of the vehicle design module. It is offered in the second semester of the second year.

It is a continuation of the following courses:

1. Introduction to Mechanics

2. Vehicle Engineering



It is related to many other courses where Control Engineering elements are applied:

1. Thermal Engines

2. Automotive Electronics

3. Industrial Automation and Robotics

Transversal Competences:

CT1 - Work effectively in a group, integrating capabilities and knowledge to make decisions in a multilingual and multidisciplinary environment.

CT2 - Adopt a responsible and autonomous attitude, orderly in work and open to learning and innovation, considering the challenge posed by the need for continuous training and adaptability to changing environments.

CT3 - Ability to solve problems with initiative, decision-making, creativity, critical reasoning, leadership, and the ability to communicate and transmit knowledge, skills, and expertise.

CT4 - Ability to solve engineering problems using computational approaches and tools.



Course Competences:

Knowledge of vehicle control systems. TATA6



1. Apply comprehensively the fundamentals of Control Engineering to vehicles and for professional development in the field of automotive engineering.

2. Solve problems posed by the analysis of different technologies involved in vehicle control through qualitative and quantitative analysis, hypothesis formulation, and proposing solutions.

3. Produce written and oral reports: adequately express theoretical knowledge, resolution methods, results, and aspects related to vehicle engines, new propulsion systems, vehicle theory, control, and vehicle aerodynamics.

4. Formulate ideas, debate, and make decisions in team projects within the disciplines specific to automotive engineering.

5. Develop designs and projects within the scope of vehicle subsystems, performing necessary measurements, calculations, assessments, and studies, analyzing and evaluating social impact, and applying sustainable development principles in the implementation of technical solutions.

6. Apply legislation, specifications, regulations, and mandatory standards in the field of automotive engineering.

1. Introduction to Automatic Control.

2. Dynamic modeling of vehicles.

3. Calculation of time response and its characterization: BIBO stability. Stability Test Techniques and Robust Stability (Kharitonov). Definition and calculation of tracking errors.

4. Frequency response of linear systems.

5. Regulator synthesis based on time domain techniques (LR) and frequency domain techniques.

6. Development of control loops specific to automobiles: ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), emergency brake assistance loops (Electronic Brake Distribution EBD and Brake Assist System BAS), Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS), Stability Control (ESP), Traction Control (ASR).

7. Control for autonomous navigation.

The methodology of the course will be based on the following concepts:

1. Competences (previously defined)

2. Tasks. These tasks will include a range of activities, from modeling and simulating vehicle subsystems to designing specific controls. Additionally, specific projects related to autonomous navigation applications will be carried out.

3. Evaluation. The acquisition of competences will be assessed primarily through the submission of models of the systems discussed in class, designs of vehicle control systems, and autonomous navigation based on scientific journal articles. There will also be two multiple-choice exams throughout the course.

• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Multiple-Choice Test (%): 10
  • Oral defense (%): 10
  • Realization of Practical Work (exercises, cases or problems) (%): 50
  • Team projects (problem solving, project design)) (%): 30

The regular assessment will be conducted according to the scheduled deadlines. If any student decides to opt for the single final exam, they must make the request following the current regulations. In any case, they must always inform the relevant professor within the indicated deadlines.

For withdrawal, the same procedure will be followed. The student will be responsible for withdrawing within the corresponding deadlines.

If a student has not achieved a passing grade, they will be required to correct the tasks they have not completed or have not completed correctly, always under the supervision of the professor. The activities to be carried out by the student to pass the course will be proposed by the professor.

The notes and materials necessary for completing the course tasks will be made available on Moodle.

Basic bibliography

1.-Ingeniería de control moderna, Katsuhiko Ogata. Ed. Pearson, ISBN-10: 8420536784, ISBN-13: 978-8420536781

2.- Erregulazio automatikoa, Arantxa Tapia Otaegi eta Julian Florez Esnal. Ed. Elhuyar, ISBN: 978-84-92457-65-6. Dispone de libre descarga en la página de la editorial.

In-depth bibliography

1.-Vehicle Dynamics and Control, Rajesh Rajamani, Ed. Springer, ISBN 0941-5122, ISBN 978-1-4614-1432-2

Journals

1.-Revista Iberoamericana de Automática e Informática Industrial (RIAI). Acceso abierto.
2.-Vehicle System Dynamics. La Universidad del País Vasco dispone de acceso electrónico a esta revista.
3.-Control Engineering Practice. La Universidad del País Vasco dispone de acceso electrónico a esta revista.
4.-IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON AUTOMATIC CONTROL
5.-JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE CONTROL AND DYNAMICS
6.-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONTROL
7.-IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION
8.-ROBOTICS AND AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS
9.-JOURNAL OF FIELD ROBOTICS
10.-IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ROBOTICS
11.-IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON PATTERN ANALYSIS AND MACHINE INTELLIGENCE
12.-JOURNAL OF FIELD ROBOTICS

Web addresses

https://www.sae.org/
ieeexplore.ieee.org
https://www.recursoscientificos.fecyt.es/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/