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Steering Wheel: Electronics
Last update: 28 Jun. 2024What are Steering Wheel Electronics?
Steering Wheel Electronics represent the integration of Hands-On Detection (HOD) and heating functionality within the steering wheel. The Hands-On Detection system ensures that the driver remains actively engaged and in control during transitions between manual and assisted/automated driving modes (Level 2, 3, 4). It ensures the safety of the driver and is thus relevant for European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro-NCAP) testing from 2023.
Valeo’s innovative approach to HOD using a heating mat integrated into the steering wheel eliminates the need for additional layers and reduces sheeting wheel variants from 3 to 1, which results in substantial cost savings.
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What are Valeo Steering Wheel Electronics benefits?
Valeo's solution brings a cost savings advantage thanks to:
- Single-mat which combines Hands-On Detection (HOD) and Heating sensor mats
- Reduction of steering wheel variants
- Function activation via Over The Air (OTA)
Valeo Steering Wheel Electronics specifications
- Multiple segment detection
- Communication interface: LIN, Low-/High Speed-CAN(-FD) bus
- Functional Safety ASIL B (C, D)
Unique selling points
Valeo is first on the market with its unique Hands-On Detection via heating mat which results in:
- Substantial cost saving: ~40% less
- Steering wheel variant reduction: from 3 to 1
Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Bus
- Truck
- Robot taxi
- Motorcycle
- Bike
- Droid
- Off road
