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IECE Transactions on Intelligent Unmanned Systems, 2024, Volume 1, Issue 1: 31-43

Research Article | 21 July 2024
1 Changsha Institute of Mining Research, Changsha 410000, China
2 Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle Body, College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
* Corresponding author: Yuheng Chen, email: chenyuheng@csu.edu.cn
Received: 18 May 2024, Accepted: 09 July 2024, Published: 21 July 2024  

Abstract
This paper explores the effectiveness of Model Predictive Control (MPC) for trajectory tracking in autonomous deep-sea tracked mining vehicles operating within polymetallic nodule mining environments, considering model uncertainties and external disturbances. Traditional applications of MPC in autonomous vehicle trajectory tracking, which typically rely on kinematic models under minimal external disturbance, often fail when faced with model inaccuracies and external disruptions. To address these challenges, we propose an MPC-based trajectory tracking algorithm that includes a speed correction controller for the drive wheel. This controller, developed through experimental data fitting, aims to mitigate issues such as vehicle body subsidence and track slippage. Tracking accuracy, particularly in curve navigation, is further enhanced through the use of Kalman Filtering (KF) and Adaptive Kalman Filtering (AKF) to counteract external disturbances. Moreover, we introduce an obstacle avoidance strategy utilizing a tri-circular arc trajectory with uniform curvature for path re-planning. This strategy effectively addresses dead zones and physical obstructions encountered during operation. The superiority of our approach compared to conventional Nonlinear MPC (NMPC) is demonstrated through extensive Simulink and Recurdyn co-simulations.

Graphical Abstract
Model Predictive Control for Enhanced Trajectory Tracking of Autonomous Deep-Sea Tracked Mining Vehicles

Keywords
Deep-sea tracked mining vehicle
Trajectory tracking
Model predictive control
Kalman filter
Path planning

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Wu, H., Chen, Y., & Qin, H. (2024). Model Predictive Control for Enhanced Trajectory Tracking of Autonomous Deep-Sea Tracked Mining Vehicles. IECE Transactions on Intelligent Unmanned Systems, 1(1), 31–43. https://doi.org/10.62762/TIUS.2024.557673

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