Easyrain partners with Marelli on wheel safety technology

Easyrain is partnering with Marelli to industrialize Easyrain technologies. That means AIS (Aquaplaning Intelligent Solution), which restores vehicle traction on wet roads, including aquaplaning conditions, and DAI (Digital Aquaplaning Information), a platform of virtual sensors for detecting road conditions and calibrating ADAS. Specifically, that means launching AIS and DAI on the market, scheduled for late 2025 and mid-2027 respectively.

Marelli will focus on industrializing the AIS system’s evolution (called Proto-B). Development includes work to prevent wheel loss. In the event of a loosening of the wheel fastening nuts, micro-vibrational phenomena can occur, causing the nut to become loose. DAI detects these situations and alerts the vehicle.

Giovanni Blandina, founder and CEO of Easyrain commented: “Our goal is to develop the Proto-B version of the AIS system. I have no doubts about Marelli’s technical capabilities in making it an extraordinary product in terms of performance, as well as lightweight and cost-effective. Today, with a prestigious partner like Marelli by our side, Easyrain can undoubtedly look further into the future and confidently take a seat at the table of automakers.”

Francesco Miticocchio, vice-president Strategic Planning, Technology & Innovation of Marelli: “The AIS system, perfectly fits with one of the strategic pillar of Marelli: vehicle dynamics. Safety, security, comfort, agility and energy management are new vehicle dynamics features that complement the traditional acceleration and speed. The AIS system is a key safety element that we are very happy to bring to market in partnership with Easyrain.”