Actuators by Meccanica 42 in the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) In our previous article, we highlighted Meccanica 42’s pivotal role in the ASPIRE Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL), showcasing our advanced actuators and control systems that powered … Read More
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Race revolution entertainment: Meccanica 42 and the A2RL Race
Race revolution entertainment: Meccanica 42 and the A2RL Race Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League: the event On Saturday, April 27th, 2024, an extraordinary event took place in Abu Dhabi. The iconic Yas Marina Circuit saw 10,000 spectators gather to witness … Read More
Development of an e-LSD Control Strategy Considering the Evolution of the Friction Torque with the Wear Depth
Development of an e-LSD Control Strategy Considering the Evolution of the Friction Torque with the Wear Depth Authors Amedeo Tesi, Francesco Vinattieri, Renzo Capitani, Claudio Annicchiarico. Abstract The Electro actuated Limited Slip Differential (e-LSD) can help increasing the dynamic features … Read More
Target Setting and Structural Design of an EPS-In-The-Loop Test Bench for Steering Feeling Simulation
Target Setting and Structural Design of an EPS-in-The-Loop Test Bench for Steering Feeling Simulation Authors Francesco Vinattieri, Tim Wright, Renzo Capitani, Claudio Annicchiarico, Giacomo Danisi. Abstract The adoption of Electrical Power Steering (EPS) systems has greatly opened up the possibilities … Read More
Tribologic Analysis, Wear Evolution and Torque Trend Estimation of an LSD Clutch Pack
Tribologic Analysis, Wear Evolution and Torque Trend Estimation of an LSD Clutch Pack Authors Amedeo Tesi, Emanuele Galvanetto, Claudio Annicchiarico, Renzo Capitani. Abstract The wear phenomenon in friction clutches involves a variation in the contact pairs characteristics, defining a decay of transmissible torque … Read More
Design and testing of an innovative electro-hydraulic actuator for a semi-active differential
Design and testing of an innovative electro-hydraulic actuator for a semi-active differential Authors Andrea Pulcinelli, Luca Pugi, Francesco Vinattieri, Renzo Capitani, Claudio Annicchiarico. Abstract The performance of semi-active differential systems is deeply influenced by the way in which they are actuated. Conventional semi-active systems … Read More
An integrated artificial neural network–unscented Kalman filter vehicle sideslip angle estimation based on inertial measurement unit measurements
An integrated artificial neural network–unscented Kalman filter vehicle sideslip angle estimation based on inertial measurement unit measurements Authors Tommaso Novi, Renzo Capitani, Claudio Annicchiarico. Abstract Vehicle dynamics stability control systems rely on the amount of so-called sideslip angle and yaw … Read More
Development of a real-time steering system model for driving simulator
Development of a real-time steering system model for driving simulator Authors Cesare Certosini, Francesco Vinattieri, Renzo Capitani, Claudio Annicchiarico. Abstract Driving simulators have boosted the vehicle design with the introduction of human beings in the simulation loop. For a realistic … Read More
FEM thermal analysis of a semi-active differential
FEM thermal analysis of a semi-active differential Authors Tommaso Novi, Carlo Carcasci, Cesare Certosini, Renzo Capitani, Claudio Annicchiarico. Abstract A semi-active differential (SAD) is a device which allows the flaws of a standard limited slip differential (LSD) to be overcome … Read More
The Influence of Autonomous Driving on Passive Vehicle Dynamics
The Influence of Autonomous Driving on Passive Vehicle Dynamics Authors Tommaso Novi, Alexander Liniger, Renzo Capitani, Marco Fainello, Giacomo Danisi, Claudio Annicchiarico. Abstract Traditional vehicles are designed to be inherently stable. This is typically obtained by imposing a large positive … Read More