Fault Tolerant Steer-by-Wire Systems: Impact on Vehicle Safety

Steer-by-Wire (SbW) is considered as the most significant innovation among X-by-Wire technologies that will revolutionize the automotive industry. A steer-by-wire system comprises of electronic control units, steering assist motors, and sensors that can potentially replace mechanical steering column linkages in a car. The SbW can improve vehicle safety, enhance the vehicle manoeuvrability, boast higher efficiency and work in tandem with the driver-assist steering system.