A fractional order model for steer-by-wire systems

Abstract

The steer by wire system for vehicles has attracted much attention in recent years. Steer by wire systems provide many benefits in terms of functionality and at the same time present significant challenges too. It is essential to investigate the stability of steer by wire systems using a more sophisticated model rather than common approximated models. Fractional order modeling offers a good modeling framework for complex dynamical systems involving flexible structures such as multi-mass drives. In this paper a nonlinear fractional order model for steer by wire systems is presented.