Gao, Weinan (Northeastern University), Qiao, Nairong (Northeastern University), Liu, Yiheng (Northeastern University)

String Stable Platooning Control Based on Policy Iteration

Scheduled for presentation during the Invited session "Learning-based Optimization and Control for Intelligent Electrified Vehicles" (ThB1), Thursday, October 31, 2024, 14:30−14:50, Room T1

7th IFAC Conference on Engine and Powertrain Control, Simulation and Modeling, Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2024, Dalian, China

This information is tentative and subject to change. Compiled on May 16, 2025

Abstract

String stability is crucial for platoon control and is assessed by whether the speed of upstream vehicles decreases. Traditional model-based controllers are often challenging to implement in practice. This paper introduces a novel data-driven method using adaptive dynamic programming, H∞ control, and zero-sum differential games, which does not require precise model knowledge. The proposed strategy ensures strict string stability in closed-loop performance, with simulations validating its effectiveness.