Goodyear and TNO Enhance Vehicle Safety with AI-Powered Systems

2025-01-08 data

Eindhoven, Wednesday, 8 January 2025.
Goodyear and TNO’s collaboration integrates AI with automatic emergency braking, enhancing safety by engaging brakes earlier on wet roads, potentially mitigating crashes at speeds up to 80 km/h.

Breakthrough in Tire Intelligence

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, headquartered in Akron, Ohio [3], has partnered with Dutch research organization TNO to revolutionize vehicle safety through their SightLine technology [1]. This innovative system employs embedded sensors in tires to detect hazardous road conditions such as rain and ice, significantly enhancing the performance of automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems [5]. The technology was unveiled at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, marking a significant advancement in automotive safety systems [5].

Advanced Safety Performance

Recent testing has demonstrated remarkable results, with the enhanced AEB system capable of mitigating impacts at speeds up to 80 kph (50 mph) on wet surfaces [1]. This represents a significant improvement over conventional AEB systems, which are typically optimized for high-friction surfaces [5]. The integration of Goodyear SightLine technology provides critical insights about actual tire and road conditions through the contact patch with the road, enabling more precise decision-making in challenging weather conditions [1].

Future Implementation and Regulatory Compliance

The timing of this innovation is particularly significant as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has mandated that all vehicles sold in the United States must have an AEB system by 2029 [5]. Chris Helsel, Chief Technology Officer at Goodyear, emphasizes that this advancement helps automotive manufacturers stay ahead of regulatory requirements [6]. The company, which employs approximately 71,000 people across 55 facilities in 22 countries [1], plans to offer SightLine-equipped tires and software to automakers as an additional safety feature [5].

Collaborative Innovation Impact

TNO’s involvement brings significant expertise to the project, with the organization employing approximately 5,000 professionals dedicated to addressing societal challenges in safety, health, and sustainability [1]. According to Martijn Stamm, Marketing Director at TNO’s Unit Mobility & Built Environment, this collaboration aims to predict vehicle braking distances more accurately and ultimately save lives [1]. The partnership demonstrates how combining tire intelligence with AI technology can create more robust safety systems for the future of automotive transportation [2].

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AI technology vehicle safety