A Dynamic Obstacle Avoidance Strategy for Intelligent Vehicles with Hierarchical Control and Model Predictive Control
摘要
To overcome the limitations of existing path planning methods in handling dynamic obstacles and sudden disturbances, this paper introduces a hierarchical model predictive control (MPC) framework for intelligent vehicle obstacle avoidance. The strategy adopts a dual-layer control structure: a global planner uses the Hybrid A* algorithm to generate a kinematically feasible reference trajectory with continuous curvature, while a local controller employs a particle filter (PF) to predict the future motions and uncertainties of dynamic obstacles in real-time. These predictions are formulated into spatiotemporal constraints with probabilistic safety bounds, which are embedded in an MPC-based rolling optimization process. This framework coordinates trajectory tracking with vehicle dynamics, maintaining safe distances from obstacles while improving tracking accuracy and efficiency. Co-simulation results in CarSim/Simulink validate that the proposed approach enhances obstacle avoidance performance, driving stability, and ride comfort in complex scenarios. Moreover, it outperforms conventional methods in terms of adaptability, smoothness, and safety.