Initial studies have shown that Goodyear's connected tyres with sensors can reduce the loss of stopping distance between a new and a used tyre by 30% .
Tyre giant Goodyear has been running road tests and other field trials for its connected tyres with it's IntelliGrip technology that utilises embedded sensors, which transmit real-time information regarding the tyres and road characteristics.
The tests carry great significance for the evolution of road vehicles towards autonomous operation, the company said.
It suggested that initial studies on their connected tyres have shown that by using these sensors on tyres, one can reduce the loss of stopping distance between a new and a used tyre by almost 30%.
The connected, IntelliGrip intelligent system continuously measures and records tyre-derived information, which is then paired with other sets of vehicle data and connected to Goodyear’s proprietary, cloud-based algorithms.
The data measured in real time includes tyre wear, load, inflation, temperature and road surface conditions which is then transmitted to the vehicle so that it can then adjust and respond accordingly to these measurements and optimise the vehicle’s performance as a result.
Also See: Goodyear CEO: COVID-19 Has Resulted In A ‘Demand Shock’
“Consider someone driving on a slick, curvy road in wet conditions. The driver adjusts his movements by slowing down, tapping the brakes or avoiding sudden steering. But what about when nobody is behind the wheel? The tyre is the only part of the vehicle that touches the ground and it can communicate vital information to the vehicle, enhancing safey and performance,” said chief technology officer Chris Helsel.
Although connected tyre technologies are not yet available in the market, Goodyear said that it has so far elapsed 4.8 million kilometers equivalent in data collected from road tests and other field trials. Furthermore, these connected tyres are being continuously tested with automakers and other automotive suppliers and the information collected will go towards developing custom products and solutions for improved road safety for eventual use by consumers.
Image credits: wandaloo.com
