Modelling of Pedals Pressing Mechanisms for Low Speed Driving in Road Traffic Delay

Abstract Road traffic delay is imminent in big cities around the world including Kuala Lumpur, due to increase vehicle ownership, weather condition, road blocks by authorities and ongoing infrastructure projects at particular point of road. Previous literature shows that average time spent drivers driving under about 30-53 minutes per day. Within delay, regular pressings brake accelerator may lead leg body fatigue, hence give detrimental effect on driver long run. This paper aims mimic pedal pressing releasing mechanism replacing activities during such will no longer need recurrently both pedals, thus reduce fatigue. In replicating mechanism, a linear electromechanical actuator designed for this purpose its high force density as well good response time. The mathematical model first developed integrated with car dynamic Simscape model. All parameters used simulation purposes were taken from an actual similar application. Simulation performance evaluation was conducted virtual environment models investigated. As result, capable produce desired output human activity, 200 N force. coupled tuned PID controller, also able acceptable response, where brought complete stop within less than 1 second, which closed driver’s delay.