Path Tracking Control of a Large Rear-Wheel–Steered Combine Harvester Using Feedforward PID and Look-Ahead Ackermann Algorithms
2025
Shaocen Zhang | Qingshan Liu | Haihui Xu | Zhang Yang | Xinyu Hu | Qi Song | Xinhua Wei
Autonomous driving solutions for agricultural machinery have advanced rapidly: however, large-wheeled harvesters present unique challenges compared to traditional vehicles. Specifically, the 5.4 m cutting width, 9.2 m minimum turning diameter, and rear-wheel&ndash:steered configuration demand specialized path tracking and steering methods. To address these challenges, this study developed an integrated system combining feedforward PID and Look-Ahead Ackermann (LAA) algorithms with sensors, actuators, and an embedded control platform. Field experiments indicated that the system maintained an average lateral deviation of approximately 5 cm on straight-line paths, with slightly larger errors observed only during turning or alignment maneuvers. Additionally, a &ldquo:three-cut&rdquo: steering method was implemented, which enhanced path tracking accuracy and prevented crop damage at headland turns. Successful field tests confirmed the robustness of the developed system, highlighting its practical potential for production-level autonomous harvesting.
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