Deep reinforcement learning-based centralized control for trajectory tracking of distributed drive electric vehicles
摘要
In order to simplify the trajectory tracking controller for distributed drive electric vehicles and enhance its overall performance, this study introduces a machine learning approach rooted in the deep deterministic policy gradient algorithm. The proposed control strategy concurrently addresses three key performance objectives: lateral position, longitudinal velocity, and lateral stability. The control framework adopts a centralized structure to directly govern the steering wheel angle and torque for all four wheels, thereby reducing the number of controllers required. A mathematical model for trajectory tracking is established based on the Markov decision model, and the multi-objective reward function is refined using an exponential formulation. Additionally, an adaptive episode termination condition based on fuzzy control is developed. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed exponential reward function effectively accelerates model convergence, the adaptive episode termination condition significantly boosts learning efficiency, and the multi-objective reward function distinctly enhances the overall performance of trajectory tracking. Specifically, the root mean square values for lateral deviation and heading angle deviation were reduced by 85.24 and 37.24%, respectively, and the steering wheel angle decreased by 33.49%, demonstrating the superior stability and accuracy of the proposed control strategy.