The combination of SbW with Stowable Steering Column reinvents the “behind-the-wheel” driver experience.

Nexteer Automotive has been recognized twice as a CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree in the “Vehicle Intelligence & Transportation” product category for its Steer-by-Wire (SbW) with Stowable Steering Column and its Automated Steering Actuator.

Nexteer’s combination of SbW with Stowable Steering Column reinvents the “behind-the-wheel” experience and opens an untapped frontier of advanced safety and performance features for autonomous and traditional driving, says the company. Nexteer’s Automated Steering Actuator offers a single steering solution that solves challenges for shared, autonomous and electric people mover vehicles – including those without a steering wheel or driver. It enables higher vehicle speeds, higher steering loads, and higher safety and durability requirements.

“Nexteer is honored to be recognized with two CES 2022 Innovation Awards for our innovative Steer-by-Wire with Stowable Steering Column and our Automated Steering Actuator,” said Robin Milavec, president, chief technology officer (CTO), chief strategy officer (CSO) and Executive Board Director, Nexteer Automotive. “These technologies are poised to transform the future of mobility by improving safety and performance and supporting OEM needs across megatrends like Electrification, Autonomy, Mobility-as-a-Service and more. We’re proud of our team’s commitment to relentless innovation that enables us to develop game-changing intuitive motion control solutions like these.” 

Nexteer’s SbW replaces the mechanical connection between the handwheel and roadwheels with algorithms, electronics and actuators. SbW opens the gateway to benefits that are not achievable with traditional steering solutions. SbW can enhance stability control, reduce braking distances, and is a preferred enabler for Park Assist and Automatic Emergency Steering (AES).

Nexteer’s Stowable Steering Column utilizes custom-designed software and electronics that allow the steering wheel to be retracted into the dash and away from the driver when not in use. Stowable Steering Column also provides innovative solutions for crash safety, with ASIL-D steering column positioning.

When paired together, Nexteer’s SbW with Stowable Steering Column opens a new world of cockpit design options and changes how drivers can use their vehicles – creating the opportunity for OEMs to re-invent and re-purpose the driver’s cabin space. For example, when SbW is coupled with a Stowable Steering Column during automated driving, additional space is created for the driver to engage in other activities. This technology can also be used for traditional driving vehicles. When the vehicle is in park, Nexteer’s Stowable Steering Column can extend the usable space in the vehicle cabin, creating a more spacious office-on-wheels.

Earlier this year, Nexteer’s SbW with Stowable Steering Column was also recognized as a 2021 Automotive NewsPACEpilot Innovation to Watch.

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