Explicit predictive control of a hybrid system: A case study: Control of the longitudinal dynamics of a comercial vehicle at very low speed

Many complex systems of theoretical and practical interest can be modeled as hybrid systems, i.e., systems that exhibit both continuous and discrete dynamics. This work focuses on the explicit predictive control of hybrid systems using two free Matlab/Simulink toolboxes designed specifically to synthesize and simulate controllers for this kind of systems. A case study is considered. The system is modeled, from experimental results, after the longitudinal dynamics of a commercial car at low speed. Simulation results are analyzed and a comparative study of both toolboxes is carried out.