A New Approach to Suspension Control: PID Combined Skyhook

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BİLGİÇ B.

Strojnicky Casopis, vol.76, no.1, pp.7-16, 2026 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 76 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2026
  • Doi Number: 10.2478/scjme-2026-0002
  • Journal Name: Strojnicky Casopis
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.7-16
  • Keywords: active control, PID controller, Skyhook, suspension control
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study introduces a control approach that enhances a PID-based active suspension with a skyhook-inspired semi-active effect. PID is widely used in active systems, while skyhook provides effective damping for semi-active setups. The method combines the PID force with an adaptive algorithm that mimics skyhook behaviour. This allows a single actuator to benefit from both control types. The resulting controller, PIDcSky (PID combined Skyhook), offers a simple way to bring semi-active advantages into active designs.