More sensors in cars, says study

ERJ staff report (DS)

Palo Alto, California -- Regulatory compliance and increased affordability are driving the adoption of new sensor technology in vehicles, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan. The researchers highlight tire pressure, engine control, vehicle safety and fuel efficiency as key areas for sensor technology.

“The increasing economies of scale have made it feasible to apply sensor-based designs that can eliminate or support the mechanical systems in place,” says Technical Insights Industry Analyst Sivam Sabesan. “Advanced technologies such as micromachined sensors have also made it possible to rely on sensors for safety applications.”

“The industry is working on creating low cost sensors with better subsystems, thereby reducing the cost of the system as a whole,” notes Sabesan. “Increased processing power has decreased the demands on the hardware, improving the chances of lowering the cost.”

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Press release from Frost & Sulliva