Tactile Mobility

Tactile Mobility is a software-based solution that aims to enhance the driving experience by providing real-time insights about road conditions, tire health, and vehicle weight. According to the vendor, this solution is designed for automotive OEMs, tire manufacturers, road authorities & municipalities, and insurance companies. By utilizing existing onboard sensors, Tactile Mobility's software enables vehicles to estimate the grip level of the road, monitor tire behavior, and accurately estimate vehicle weight in real-time.

Key Features

Onboard Grip Estimation: According to the vendor, Tactile Mobility's software utilizes existing onboard vehicle chassis sensors to estimate the grip level of the road in real-time. This feature provides drivers with immediate insights about road conditions, enabling them to take corrective action for safety and efficiency.

Tire Health: The vendor claims that Tactile Mobility's software monitors tire behavior using existing onboard sensors, providing data-driven insights about tire tear and wear. This continuous and automatic monitoring aims to ensure optimal tire health and performance.

Weight Estimation: According to the vendor, Tactile Mobility's software accurately estimates vehicle weight in real-time, meeting the upcoming EU regulatory requirements. By utilizing existing onboard sensors, this feature provides valuable information for load monitoring and fuel efficiency optimization.

Road Grip Mapping: Tactile Mobility's software gathers and analyzes data from existing onboard municipal vehicle sensors to create a crowdsourced tactile map, according to the vendor. This real-time view of driving environments offers insights about road conditions, hazards, and distresses, contributing to enhanced road safety and maintenance.

Tactile Data in Action: According to the vendor, Tactile Mobility's software provides comprehensive and up-to-date information about road conditions and driving environments. They claim that it covers over 70 cities worldwide and monitors 120K safety events in the last 24 hours.

Real-time Grip Mapping: Tactile Mobility's software technology, according to the vendor, enables real-time grip mapping by collecting tactile data from vehicles' existing sensors. This information about road conditions, tire grip, and vehicle weight allows OEMs and Tier-1s to enhance vehicle intelligence, ride safety, and driving experience.

Road Quality Assessment: According to the vendor, Tactile Mobility's software analyzes tactile data to assess road quality by detecting and analyzing road imperfections such as potholes, road cracks, and bumps. This information aims to help identify areas that require maintenance and repair, contributing to safer and smoother road conditions.

Tire Grip Analysis: The vendor claims that Tactile Mobility's software measures and analyzes tire grip based on tactile data, providing insights into the traction and grip levels of the tires on different road surfaces. This feature aims to help optimize vehicle performance, especially in challenging driving conditions.

Vehicle Weight Estimation: According to the vendor, Tactile Mobility's software estimates vehicle weight based on tactile data, analyzing the interaction between the tires and the road. This information is considered valuable for load monitoring, fuel efficiency optimization, and vehicle stability control.