Influence of active camber control on steering feel

Abstract

Active camber control is a novel suspension control method which can improve the lateral forces on the tires of a vehicle. The mechanism actively tilts the tires into the corner like a motorcycle would lean into the corner. This is not only desired in the race car industry where everything is focused on driving performance, but also in daily life for example during an emergency manoeuvre. These increased lateral tire forces can make a significant difference in avoiding or crashing into the hazard. Until the era of autonomous vehicles, the driver is in control of the vehicle and therefore the question regarding steering feel arises. A novel suspension system cannot simply be used, because the steering feel of the driver is important to ensure vehicle control. An active camber control system is implemented in the driving simulator and tests were performed taking the human in the loop.