Regardless if it’s an autonomous, electric, or a traditional vehicle, they all need a solid foundation of the right tire for the specific demands of the vehicle. Goodyear uses internet of things technology in its Eagle 360 Urban tire. The tire is 3D printed with super-elastic polymer and embedded with sensors. These sensors send road and tire data back to the artificial intelligence-enhanced control panel that can then change the tread design to respond to current road conditions on the fly and share info about conditions with the broader network. If the tire tread is damaged, the tire moves the material and begins self-repair.

Goodyear’s intelligent tires are in use on a new pilot program with Redspher, a European transportation and logistics company operating in 19 countries. The fleet benefits from the tire’s ability to monitor and track tire pressure, vehicle data, and road conditions.
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