Tyre maker Goodyear has developed a tyre embedded with sensors to detect dangerous road conditions.

It’s worked with TNO from the Netherlands to make the technology to integrate with automatic emergency braking system of a vehicle, demonstrating the potential to mitigate crashes, particularly in challenging road conditions.

While existing systems are typically tuned for high-friction surfaces like dry asphalt, this technology can help the AEB system function effectively across a wider range of driving environments, including low-friction surfaces such as wet roads or ice. Through the contact patch with the road, tyre intelligence can provide the AEB with deeper insights into actual tyre and road conditions to enable smarter, more precise decision-making.

“Safety is a cornerstone of Goodyear’s commitment to innovation,” said Chris Helsel, the company’s senior vice president and Chief Technology Officer. “By providing critical inputs about tyre and road conditions into AEB systems, we are helping OEMs and their customers take a leap forward in safety, well ahead of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) 2029 mandate for AEB systems in passenger vehicles. Beyond this mandate, AEB systems will play a critical role in automated driving, helping to provide a comprehensive safety solution at all times.”

The company adds that recent wet road testing indicates that an enhanced AEB system incorporating Goodyear SightLine technology has the potential to assist in mitigating impacts at speeds of up to 50 mph by engaging braking earlier. Overall, the integration of AEB with SightLine insights on tyre and road condition data helps ensure robust performance across diverse scenarios.

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