Advances in Autonomous Vehicles Dynamics and Control, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Autonomous vehicles present a promising solution to many of the challenges facing the transportation industry, including reducing the number of accidents caused by human error, improving traffic flow, and increasing fuel efficiency. However, to fully reach this technology’s potential, significant technical challenges must be overcome. One of the key challenges is the development of robust and reliable control algorithms that can ensure the safe and smooth operation of autonomous vehicles in a wide range of driving scenarios, including complex urban and highway environments. Furthermore, highly complex nonlinear vehicle dynamics bring significant difficulties to development of control systems.

This Special Issue seeks to gather the latest research and developments in the field of autonomous vehicle dynamics and control. We invite submissions that address a broad range of topics related to this field, including advanced control system designs, dynamic modeling and simulation, and machine learning approaches. Specifically, topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:

• Dynamic modeling and real-world implementation of autonomous vehicle control systems;
• Energy-efficient control and optimization for autonomous vehicles;
• Advanced control system designs for precise control and maneuvering of autonomous vehicles in complex driving scenarios;
• Data-driven approaches to vehicle dynamic modeling and simulation;
• Cooperative and coordinated control of multiple autonomous vehicles;
• Applications of autonomous vehicles in transportation, warehouse, construction, manufacturing, space exploration, etc.

Dr. Zhongchao Liang
Dr. Jing Zhao
Dr. Zhongguo Li
Guest Editors

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