Optimal design of experiment for the identification of throttle-to-slip dynamics in two-wheeled vehicles

The design of traction control systems for motorcycles is a very challenging research topic. Among other issues, one of the most difficult task is the control-oriented modeling phase. Black-box identification procedures are very suitable for this purpose, but the required experiments are often safety-critical and limited by some aspects, such as the length of the track. In this paper, an optimal protocol has been proposed and implemented, by adapting mixed H₂-H_∞ input design techniques. It will be shown that this approach allows to get a less time-consuming experiment, without decreasing the accuracy of the model.