When Maria pulls into a busy city intersection, the tires beneath her car are doing more than gripping the road—they’re quietly gathering information that could keep her safe and help shape the future of transportation.
Key takeaways
- Real‑time safety data: Sensors in the tyre monitor pressure, temperature and road conditions, alerting drivers to hazards instantly.
- Vehicle‑to‑infrastructure link: The tyre communicates with Smart Road systems, sharing its findings to improve traffic flow and road maintenance.
- Support for autonomous fleets: Continuous data streams give self‑driving cars a richer picture of the environment, enhancing decision‑making.
- Extended tyre lifespan: Early warnings about wear let owners replace parts before a failure occurs, reducing waste.
- Environmental insight: Aggregated data helps cities plan greener routes and identify sections needing repair, lowering emissions.
How the Cyber Tyre works
Pirelli’s Cyber Tyre embeds miniature sensors within the rubber. These devices measure variables such as tread depth, temperature fluctuations and surface grip. The information is encrypted and sent via low‑power radio to the vehicle’s onboard system, where it is processed alongside other sensor inputs.