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Knorr-Bremse is pioneering redundancy solutions for highly automated driving (HAD) in trucks, particularly targeting SAE Level 4 automation. By enhancing safety and system availability through advanced braking, steering, and power management systems, the company is solidifying its role as a leader in the commercial vehicle industry.
Key Highlights:
- Redundancy solutions are crucial for achieving SAE Level 4 automation in trucks.
- Knorr-Bremse is focusing on redundant actuator technology to ensure safety and reliability.
- The company invites industry stakeholders to discuss these innovations at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover.
Knorr-Bremse is making significant strides in developing redundancy solutions for trucks, aiming for market-ready systems that support SAE Level 4 automation. These efforts focus on advanced redundancy architectures for braking, steering, and energy management systems. The importance of this technology extends beyond automated driving, emphasizing safety and high system availability at all automation levels, from 2 to 4.
Bernd Spies, Member of the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG, stated, “Knorr-Bremse is systematically bringing its redundancy solutions for trucks to market maturity. With our extensive experience, we have the in-depth knowledge and skills required to create multiply redundant systems for braking, steering, and power supply systems, and so enable our customers to achieve SAE Level 4 automation. We’re already able to deliver high levels of safety and system availability for trucks operating at automation levels 2 through 4.”
As automation increases, so does the need for system redundancy. Key prerequisites for automated driving include vehicle reliability and availability, which require failsafe systems for braking, steering, and energy management. Knorr-Bremse has developed solutions that address these challenges, ensuring that even in the event of a system failure, trucks can safely complete their journeys.
Knorr-Bremse’s Global Scalable Brake Control (GSBC) system, for example, can be upgraded to a redundant braking system (rGSBC), offering cost-efficient, modular design solutions. Similarly, the company’s Electric Power Steering (EPS) system is being enhanced with redundancy features, critical for autonomous vehicle functionality.
The company’s Redundant Power Management System (rPMS) ensures that all essential systems receive sufficient power, even in the event of a failure, significantly improving vehicle safety. Additionally, the Truck Motion Controller (TMC) optimizes driving dynamics by managing all active actuators, ensuring control even in critical situations.
Knorr-Bremse’s advancements in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) further solidify their position as a leader in commercial vehicle safety. Their next-generation ADAS solutions, compliant with EU General Safety Regulation II (GSR II), offer comprehensive safety features such as collision warning systems and pedestrian protection technologies.
By focusing on scalability and modularity, Knorr-Bremse is enabling trucks to achieve higher levels of automation, ensuring they can operate safely and reliably across various conditions. As the industry moves towards fully automated driving, Knorr-Bremse’s innovations in redundancy architecture will play a crucial role in shaping the future of commercial vehicles.
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