Sumitomo Rubber Industries and Murata Manufacturing are jointly developing a tire wear detection system that detects wear by capturing the tire shape in three dimensions and feeds back the data. Demonstration will begin in 2025 at DUNLOP directly managed stores (Tire Land).
Generally, when checking tire wear, the depth of the main groove is measured by a person using a special tool, so if precise measurements are required, errors may occur due to measurement conditions and other factors. In addition, uneven tire wear was determined by visual inspection.
The two companies have established technology to measure wear data with high precision and in three dimensions, and have developed a wear detection device that can be used in a wide range of environments and on vehicles and tires. The system uses a smartphone application to scan tires with a wear detection device, and uses algorithms to analyze tire surface data to accurately understand tire wear in three dimensions.