In recent years, with the continuous increase in car ownership, road traffic safety issues have become increasingly prominent. Among them, traffic accidents caused by loose or detached tires occur frequently, posing a serious threat to people's lives and property. It is understood that in Sweden, up to 30,000 wheels fall off every year, a staggering number that directly leads to about 900 traffic accidents. Such a severe situation makes the urgency of innovative safety solutions more important than ever. Founded in 2001, NIRA Dynamics has developed a Wheel Loosening Monitoring System (LWI) to monitor wheel loosening signs in real-time. After the Swedish Tire Safety Council released a report on wheel detachment accidents, NIRA reiterated the importance of wheel loosening monitoring. Since entering the market in 2017, LWI has been integrated into over one million well-known brand vehicles, including Audi. It represents a significant leap forward in automotive safety, providing a proven software-based solution to reduce risks associated with wheel loss.

Market performance and significance of LWI

Since its launch in 2017, LWI has made tangible contributions to road safety. For drivers, LWI provides confidence and security, significantly reducing the potential risk of wheel detachment accidents. For society, the widespread application of LWI will provide road safety guarantees and highlight NIRA's commitment to creating sustainable safety solutions.

The LWI software quickly detects loose wheels within seconds and accurately indicates which wheel is problematic, eliminating driver confusion. Promptly alerting drivers is crucial to improving wheel safety by leveraging the vehicle's existing wheel speed sensors to detect early signs of wheel loosening. This seamless integration and continuous monitoring system make LWI an economically efficient and easily deployable safety feature for many well-known automotive brand manufacturers, significantly reducing the incidence of wheel detachment.

The urgency of innovative safety solutions

The Swedish Tire Safety Council's report shows that wheel detachment causes approximately 900 traffic accidents annually in Sweden. Jorg Sturmhoebel, NIRA's Wheel Safety Product Manager, believes that "While the Swedish Tire Safety Council does an excellent job educating the public about tire safety, cost-effective technologies can further reduce these types of accidents." The urgency of innovative safety solutions is self-evident. The widespread use and success of NIRA LWI demonstrate its forefront in addressing this issue through advanced sensor analysis and real-time driver alerts.

Lisa Abom, CEO of NIRA, stated that the NIRA team firmly believes that more automakers can and should benefit from tire-related collaboration. In the field of traffic safety, tires and their characteristics are crucial factors. Loose tires can lead to severe accidents during vehicle operation, and automakers should prioritize monitoring loose tires to ensure their proper functioning and safeguard traffic safety.

Inspired by the Swedish Tire Safety Council's report, NIRA will continue to innovate in vehicle safety. Automakers and industry stakeholders are invited to explore the advantages of integrating LWI technology and move towards universal road safety through superior technology.

About NIRA Dynamics

Founded in 2001, NIRA Dynamics is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, specializing in sensor fusion and vehicle data cloud services. NIRA develops cost-effective safety solutions for the global automotive industry and big data services for the road maintenance industry. Clients include renowned automotive brands such as Audi, Volkswagen, Honda, Volvo, Stellantis, Renault, BYD, Geely, and SAIC-GM-Wuling.