In a groundbreaking partnership, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Gatik, a leader in autonomous logistics, have successfully integrated tire intelligence technology into an autonomous driving system. Through rigorous testing at Goodyear’s San Angelo, Texas, Proving Grounds, this collaboration aims to enhance the safety, accuracy, and overall performance of autonomous vehicles.
Gatik’s autonomous fleet, composed of Class 3–7 box trucks, has made significant progress in advancing autonomous technology. By equipping the fleet’s Goodyear Endurance® RSA® tires with the “Goodyear SightLine” technology, Gatik improves the safety, efficiency, and reliability of its operations. The tire intelligence solution provides real-time insights, enabling the vehicles to react as a human driver would.
Through extensive on-road testing in a variety of challenging real-world driving scenarios, the tire intelligence data has helped Gatik refine its autonomous vehicle controllers. Insights about accurate cornering and braking stiffness, rolling resistance, and tire load contribute to improved performance and adaptability to varying road conditions, regardless of the truck’s payload.
The integration of Goodyear SightLine technology into Gatik’s autonomous fleet marks a significant milestone in the industry. The real-time data derived from intelligent tire technology not only enhances the safety and predictability of autonomous vehicles but also maintains high levels of efficiency and delivery uptime throughout operations.
The success of this partnership has prompted Gatik to implement the intelligent tire solution into a substantial portion of its autonomous fleet across the United States and Canada. With tire technology revolutionizing the autonomous vehicle sector, the potential for safer, more reliable, and efficient transportation becomes increasingly evident.
By leveraging tire intelligence, autonomous vehicles can adapt swiftly and safely to a variety of road conditions, ensuring a smooth and efficient delivery experience. The tire’s pivotal role as the vehicle’s only contact point to the road underscores the importance of integrating tire intelligence technology into autonomous driving systems.
As technology continues to evolve, autonomous vehicles equipped with enhanced tire intelligence will undoubtedly become a common sight on our roads, revolutionizing the way we transport goods and ensuring a safer and more efficient future.