According to a Reuters report, Autoliv, a global leader in automotive safety systems, and global automotive seating provider Andatuo announced plans to work together to address future vehicle seat designs and the challenges they face when combined with autopilot.
The role of self-driving car interiors is important, and drivers and passengers spend more time on activities other than driving. As soon as the car is completed with a computer, the passenger's flexibility in interior space increases , Thus also resulting in the seat being adapted to the needs of passengers for relaxation, work and social activities, while the opportunities presented by future mobility challenge the safety and comfort of the car. Autoliv and Andorra also believe that this Cooperation will maximize the integration of products and solutions to meet the challenges presented.
Even in autonomous vehicles, seat belts, pre-tensioned safety belts and buckles can also play a primary role in the event of an accident, and the initial plan for the cooperation between Andorra and Autoliv is to put Autoliv's safety The components are integrated into non-traditional seats as well as enhancing the functionality of existing airbags and the new intersection remote system, which will be available in the second half of 2018.
Future plans for the two companies include joint research and development of highly integrated solutions for automotive safety, comfort and convenience. In addition, they are interested in investing in R & D to expand the value of non-automotive sectors, provided they provide the user with travel and driving safety.
Mikael Bratt, Chairman of Passive Safety at Autoliv, said: "Our aim is to provide the latest technology and high quality products to protect more lives. It is our goal to capitalize on our global engineering resources to safeguard passenger safety, Working with Andromeda gives consumers more confidence that they believe their cars are equipped with advanced interior protection systems. "
R. Bruce McDonald, Chairman and CEO, Andorra, said: "The cooperation between the two companies is also very exciting for the automotive industry. With the world-leading technology and capabilities of both companies, we will launch the next generation of high-end car seat systems. Working with Autoliv also means combining the strengths of both companies to enhance the safety, comfort and convenience of future autonomous car interiors. '