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Steering System

2020 - 2022

Overview

Mechanical and control system for autonomous steering actuation, enabling precise path following and vehicle control in autonomous racing applications.

Key Features

  • Precise Actuation - Accurate steering angle control for path following
  • Mechanical Integration - Custom mounting and linkage design for racing kart
  • Control Interface - Integration with autonomous control systems
  • Safety Features - Manual override and fail-safe mechanisms

Technical Details

Implementation

  • Mechanical design and integration with existing vehicle chassis
  • Actuator selection, sizing, and characterization
  • Control system development and tuning
  • Safety and redundancy implementation

Technologies Used

  • Mechanical design and CAD
  • Control systems engineering
  • Actuator interfacing and control
  • Safety system design

Highlights

Autonomous Path Following

Enabled precise autonomous steering control for racing applications with sub-degree accuracy.

Safety Integration

Designed fail-safe mechanisms allowing seamless transition between autonomous and manual control.

Context

Developed for autonomous racing kart as part of Formula Student Driverless competition. Related to the Driverless Kart project.