This document presents a study that aims to improve vehicle ride comfort using genetic algorithm optimization and a PI controller. The following key points are discussed:
1. A 7 degree-of-freedom full vehicle model is developed in MATLAB SIMULINK to study ride comfort.
2. A genetic algorithm is used to optimize the values of spring stiffness and damping coefficients for the front and rear passive suspension at different velocities.
3. A proportional-integral controller is also implemented to study its effect on ride comfort.
4. Comparisons of body acceleration and sprung mass displacement are made between the optimized suspension parameters, model with PI controller, and passive suspension system to evaluate ride performance improvements.