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​Brembo—a global leader in the design, development, and production of braking solutions—and Michelin—a leading tire manufacturer and innovative expert in composites—signed a global agreement to exploit the full potential of their intelligent solutions to revolutionize vehicle performance and offer drivers the highest safety and comfort standards.

For this partnership, Michelin and Brembo combined their expertise: excellence in braking systems, vehicle modeling and artificial intelligence for Brembo; leadership in tire modeling and algorithm development for Michelin. The innovation relies on the continuous exchange of real-time data between Michelin’s connected solutions software, which provides tire grip data to Brembo’s innovative SENSIFY braking system. These tire insights enable engineers to fine-tune the braking system with exceptional precision, further enhancing SENSIFY’s characteristics.

Michelin’s tire connected solutions rely on the Group’s recognized expertise in tire physics modeling and simulation used in tire development. Michelin has developed a portfolio of software able to provide real-time information to the car, such as wear (Michelin SmartWear), load (Michelin SmartLoad) and grip (Michelin SmartGrip). Michelin’s software works with all tire brands.

Brembo’s SENSIFY is natively developed for any modern vehicle. Its high flexibility, scalability, and adaptability make it easy to integrate into any model. SENSIFY combines Brembo’s world-renowned braking components with a digital brain that leverages AI, algorithms and sensors to independently control each wheel.

The initial tests performed virtually and in the field are very promising. In the first phase, Michelin’s tire models and algorithms were integrated with Brembo’s intelligent braking models and vehicle simulations in a fully virtual environment. In the second phase, physical tests were conducted on tracks at Michelin’s Research Center, where the simulation results were confirmed.

The tests demonstrated braking distance reductions that can reach up to four meters (thirteen feet) during ABS events, with the same tires in various conditions. An impressive result considering that four meters is close to the average length of a car.

The braking system also showed quicker response time, minimized traction loss, improved lateral stability, and the absence of wheel locking. All these factors contribute to a smoother, more comfortable driving experience.