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Knorr-Bremse is leading the development of redundancy solutions for trucks, focusing on safety and reliability in automated driving systems. The company is set to showcase these innovations at IAA Transportation 2024.
Key Highlights:
- Redundancy solutions aim to enhance safety and system availability for trucks operating at automation levels 2 to 4.
- Knorr-Bremse is focusing on redundant actuator technology, critical for SAE Level 4 automation.
- The company invites industry experts to discuss these innovations at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover.
Knorr-Bremse, a global leader in braking systems, is advancing the development of redundancy architectures for highly automated driving (HAD) in trucks. These architectures include innovations in braking, steering, and energy management systems designed to meet the needs of SAE Level 4 automation. The importance of these redundant systems extends beyond automated driving, providing essential safety and reliability enhancements.
Bernd Spies, Member of the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG, emphasized the company’s commitment: “Knorr-Bremse is systematically bringing its redundancy solutions for trucks to market maturity… We’re already able to deliver high levels of safety and system availability for trucks operating at automation levels 2 through 4.”
Increased automation demands system redundancy to shift responsibilities from humans to machines, addressing challenges such as driver shortages and improving road safety. Redundant systems involve primary and secondary components functioning independently, coupled with fault detection and management. Knorr-Bremse’s expertise in developing these systems positions the company as a key player in the future of truck automation.
The company has developed several products ready for market launch:
- rGSBC Braking System: A modular system that reduces components and simplifies layouts, making it cost-effective and efficient.
- Electric Power Steering (EPS): A failsafe steering system essential for autonomous vehicles, featuring built-in redundancy.
- Redundant Power Management System (rPMS): Ensures reliable power supply to critical systems, improving vehicle safety.
- Truck Motion Controller: Manages vehicle dynamics by integrating braking, steering, and drive units, ensuring control even in critical situations.
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): Includes collision warning systems and other safety technologies aligned with EU regulations.
Knorr-Bremse’s redundancy solutions demonstrate the company’s commitment to safety and innovation in truck automation. Visitors to IAA Transportation 2024 can explore these advancements firsthand and discuss future applications with Knorr-Bremse experts.
About Knorr-Bremse: As a global leader in braking systems, Knorr-Bremse continues to drive innovation in mobility and transportation technologies, contributing to safety and energy efficiency worldwide. With a strong presence in over 30 countries, the company remains at the forefront of industrial advancements, supported by key global trends in urbanization, sustainability, digitalization, and mobility.
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