This mechatronic solution replaces the conventional steering wheel and mechanical steering column, therefore reducing the amount of space required for the steering system.
The wheel can be stowed in the center console when in (semi-)autonomous driving mode, opening up new possibilities for the design of vehicle interiors.
Combined with a mechatronic actuator on the steering gear, it provides completely steer-by-wire functions.
Enabling new interior design concepts through stowable steering hand wheel, which can be further improved by Autoliv’s foldable driver unit
Ready for automated driving
Improved safety through decoupling of driver and coordination with other vehicle systems
Realization of new vehicle dynamic functions by software, e.g. variable gear ratio
Decoupling and rejection of disturbance from the road
Packaging and standardization (e.g. left- and right-hand drive) benefits leading to cost saving by the OEM
Hand wheel actuator with force feedback and electrical column adjustment
Highly integrated design: low weight and packing requirements by considering high stiffness, crash and NVH requirements
Modular and scalable design for different vehicle classes and applications
Innovative sensor concept with high signal quality
Fail-operational road wheel actuator
Dynamic and precise vehicle guidance and driver feedback, even without a mechanical connection
Maximum system safety and extended system availability based on proven the Space Drive technology
Technical key facts:
- Voltage: 48 V
- Length: 762 mm
- Travel: +/- 110 mm
- Software end stop
- Peak v: 140 mm/s
