3 papers
math.OC2021
Efficient Formulation of Collision Avoidance Constraints in Optimization Based Trajectory Planning and Control
Max Lutz, Thomas Meurer
To be applicable to real world scenarios trajectory planning schemes for mobile autonomous systems must be able to efficiently deal with obstacles in the area of operation. In the…
eess.SY2021
Flatness-based MPC for underactuated surface vessels in confined areas
Simon Helling, Max Lutz, Thomas Meurer
A two-phase model predictive controller (MPC) is proposed for underactuated surface vessel operation in confined environments. For general driving maneuvers (phase one) the ship's…
eess.SY2021
Optimal Trajectory Planning and Model Predictive Control of Underactuated Marine Surface Vessels using a Flatness-Based Approach
Max Lutz, Thomas Meurer
This paper demonstrates a refined approach to solving dynamic optimization problems for underactuated marine surface vessels. To this end the differential flatness of a mathematica…