Bosch and Pirelli have announced a joint development agreement to create intelligent tire technology that enhances driving experiences. This collaboration combines Bosch’s expertise in system-level hardware, software, and MEMS sensors with Pirelli’s Cyber Tyre technologies, algorithms, modeling, and in-tire sensors. The goal is to develop software-based solutions and driving functions that leverage the data collected by sensors embedded within tires.
This technology promises drivers enhanced control, comfort, and sustainability, while also improving driving dynamics. Bosch and Pirelli share a vision of long-term collaboration and are exploring ways to use tire data to enhance vehicle dynamic controllers.
Pirelli’s Cyber Tyre is a groundbreaking system that integrates sensors into tires to collect real-time data. This data is transmitted to the vehicle for processing, providing valuable insights into tire performance and road conditions. Bosch has already demonstrated its expertise in this area by developing an ESP application specifically designed for Pirelli tires, as seen in the Pagani Utopia Roadster. This application transmits crucial tire information to the ESP control unit, enabling optimal utilization of tire properties and performance for enhanced control and driving dynamics.
Bosch contributes its system-level hardware and software expertise, as well as its leading MEMS sensor technology, to the collaboration. The company develops and manufactures tire pressure sensors using the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) standard. By merging this expertise with Pirelli’s in-tire device technologies, including hardware, software, algorithms, and tire modeling, the collaboration aims to collect, process, and transmit real-time tire data via BLE with minimal power consumption.
The data collected from these sensors can be used to enhance various vehicle systems, including:
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Stability Control:
Improve vehicle stability and safety by providing real-time information on tire grip and road conditions.*
Driver Assistance Systems:
Enhance driver assistance features by providing accurate data on tire wear, pressure, and temperature.*
Autonomous Driving:
Contribute to the development of autonomous driving systems by providing crucial sensor data for navigation and decision-making.This joint effort signifies a significant step forward in intelligent tire technology, paving the way for a safer, more comfortable, and sustainable driving future. The integration of advanced sensor technology and data analysis capabilities promises to revolutionize how we interact with our vehicles and experience the road.
