Pirelli Cyber Tires: Revolutionizing Vehicle Performance with Smart Technology
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Pirelli Cyber Tires: An Introduction
Originating from Milan, Pirelli Cyber Tires represent a groundbreaking innovation in tire technology. These smart tires provide crucial information about vehicle performance, road conditions, and tire status, thanks to integrated smart sensors within their structure. This data is transmitted to the driver and the vehicle's electronics, enhancing both safety and efficiency.
How Cyber Tires Work
Sensor Technology
At the heart of Cyber Tires is an independent electronic sensor, approximately one square centimeter in size, which assesses the road and its interaction with the tires. This sensor communicates wirelessly with the vehicle's onboard computer and other electronic systems, displaying information to the driver through a graphical interface.
Road Condition Analysis
The sensors interpret the available grip and analyze road conditions, which can vary between:
- Dry roads
- Wet roads
- Frozen roads
They also assess the surface condition of the road, which influences the amount of available traction.
Performance Measurement
Cyber Tires measure the vertical load on the tires, as well as lateral and longitudinal forces, calculating the speed at which aquaplaning may occur and the available grip before the vehicle begins to slip.
Other monitored parameters include:
- Type of asphalt on the road
- Tire footprint and angle
- Air temperature within the tires
- Tire pressure
- Number of turns taken
Furthermore, the sensor acts as a passport for each tire, recording unique identity information.
Future Applications
Pirelli Cyber Tires are currently under consideration for original equipment by leading automobile manufacturers worldwide. They are already a reality thanks to the CyberFleet system used in commercial vehicles, which is operational within several leading fleets in Europe and South America.
Performance Monitoring
The CyberFleet system automatically monitors tire pressure and temperatures, helping to reduce costs through improved fuel efficiency while making tire maintenance and pressure checks more effective.
Usage Modes
The CyberFleet system is available in both static and dynamic modes:
- Static Mode: A handheld data reader captures data from all sensors while the vehicle is stationary. This information can then be transferred to a computer for further analysis and archiving.
- Dynamic Mode: Full integration with information communication systems allows for real-time data capture from sensors, transmitting information to a centralized database.
Any anomalies in tire temperature or pressure are instantly detected and reported to both the driver and fleet manager. Tracking and tracing functions are also available, monitoring all tire-related information for each vehicle, including vital metrics such as distance traveled and speed.
