Latest technology to monitor tread depth and tyre pressure without any equipment

In the latest development, Wheel Right, an Oxford-based company has developed a tyre technology that can measure tyres’ tread depth and pressure in seconds. And that too without using any equipment. The technology was recently unveiled in U.S.A at the “Highway of The Future” live project.

The technology is adopted by an 18 mile stretch of highway (The Ray) in U.S between the states of Georgia and Alabama. The aim is to show the world that zero carbon, zero waste and zero deaths can be achieved on the U.S roads. This solution is apt for smart city applications as it will provide a detailed account of tyre condition via kiosks in printed form or directly to your smartphone/laptop.

The technology works with road-embedded sensor plates that measures tyre pressure when a vehicle is driven on that road. Further, multi-imaging technology and image software is used to know the tyre tread depth. The good news is that KIA Motors Manufacturing Georgia and The Ray have committed to provide this facility for free to all the drivers sing The Ray. They will also fully fund the acquisition and installation of this tyre safety technology by Wheel Right.

Earlier this year, U.S. tyre making giant Goodyear has revealed its Eagle-360 Concept Tyre. A tyre technology that will allow drivers to move their cars “sideways”, yes soon this is going to be a reality. Goodyear’s this invention was named among “Best Inventions in 2016” by TIME magazine. They also made a revolutionary contribution to the tyre world by introducing 2 futuristic concept tyres called BHO3 and Triple Layer. The former can generate electric energy through the heat produced by the rolling of tyres. This electric energy can be used to charge batteries of electric vehicles. While the Triple Layer, as the name suggests has 3 different layers in it. It can adjust itself on any road condition.

Author: Ankit verma

My need for speed began at a very early age and I realised this as soon as I got my first bicycle at the age of 8. When all the other kids would break downhill I would pedal harder just to go faster and enjoy the thrill. Adding to my interest for speed, I grew engrossed in the working mechanics of two wheelers thanks to my father as he is a hydraulic mechanic and would take me along with him on his repair sessions. Eventually I became familiar with the tools and basic technical concepts of two wheelers.Super sport and sport tourers are more of my liking and the sparks to these flames were ignited the first time I experienced the maddening power of a Yamaha YZF R1. I was just 14 years old at the time and got to ride as a pillion with an older acquaintance. This one short ride influenced my every decision in terms of the bikes I want to own. As of today I’m 26 years old and a proud owner of a Yamaha Fz15 version 2.0 and a Kawasaki Ninja 650 2014 model having clocked a decent 30k Kms only while touring, waiting to clock 1000s more as riding makes me feel whole again after enduring the dismal routines of life. Read more