Development, Testing, and Validation of ADAS L2/L3 Systems: A KPI-Based Methodology Authors Leandro Ronchi, Claudio Annicchiarico and Renzo Capitani. Abstract In recent years, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have become increasingly popular, with the aim of significantly reducing road accidents … Read More
Papers

Enabling the capabilities of Hardware in the Loop for steering feel characterization on a dynamic simulator
Enabling the capabilities of Hardware in the Loop for steering feel characterization on a dynamic simulator Authors Amedeo Tesi, Francesco Vinattieri, Renzo Capitani, Claudio Annicchiarico. Abstract The Electro actuated Limited Slip Differential (e-LSD) can help increasing the dynamic features of … 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. Authors Traditional vehicles are designed to be inherently stable. This is typically obtained by imposing a large positive … Read More