CLERMONT-FERRAND, France—Michelin signed a global agreement with brake maker Brembo to exploit the full potential of their intelligent solutions for vehicle performance and offer drivers improved safety and comfort standards.
Brembo provides its expertise in braking systems, vehicle modeling and artificial intelligence to the partnership, while Michelin offers its expertise in tire modeling and algorithm development, the companies said.
The innovation relies on the continuous exchange of real-time data between Michelin's connected solutions software, which provides tire grip data, to Brembo's Sensify braking system. These tire insights enable engineers to fine-tune the braking system with precision, further enhancing Sensify's characteristics, Michelin said.
Michelin's tire connected solutions rely on tire physics modeling and simulation used in tire development. Using in live vehicle data analysis, Michelin said it has developed a portfolio of software able to provide real-time information to the car, such as wear (Michelin SmartWear), load (Michelin SmartLoad) and grip (Michelin SmartGrip). Michelin's software works with all tire brands.
Brembo's Sensify offers flexibility, scalability and adaptability to integrate into any model, the brake maker said. The system combines Brembo's braking components with a digital brain that leverages AI, algorithms and sensors to independently control each wheel.
The initial tests performed virtually and in the field are promising, the companies said.