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Improvement of the Tsa System to Enhance Trailer Safety and Stability: a Review

Authors: P. Muruganantham, M. Aathesh, R. Kavirajan, J. G. Sreesudharsan J G, M. Varunesh

Towing trailers introduces unique stability challenges, particularly at higher speeds or during sudden directional changes. Trailer sway — the side-to-side oscillation of the trailer — is a primary contributor to accidents involving towed vehicles. This paper presents the design, development, and evaluation of a Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) system that aims to actively reduce sway by employing rear-wheel steering and selective braking. A scaled-down prototype was constructed using Arduino microcontroller technology, potentiometer-based sway detection, servo motor steering correction, and 12V DC motors for braking force application. The prototype was tested on a treadmill to simulate forward motion and lateral disturbance. The control logic, implemented in Arduino, detects the direction and magnitude of sway and actuates appropriate correctional mechanisms.

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