Smart Tires

The tire of the future will be far more sophisticated than the simple rubber donuts of yesteryear. Take for example the Cyber Tire, which can radio information to the driver if it’s skidding on ice or losing pressure. More than that, this next generation of high tech tires is being designed to communicate directly with the car’s control unit to automatically make corrections such as engine speed, traction control or even steering to avoid obstacles.

An advanced sensor about the size of a quarter contains the processor, radio and wireless 5G communication. It will complement other systems like lidar, sonar, radar and cameras to enhance safety in autonomous vehicles. Eventually, the system will also be able to communicate with other drivers in vehicles equipped with receivers.

The manufacturer is also planning to offer an aftermarket cockpit-mounted system for performance car owners that can be paired with their high end track tires.