Nissan Unveils Its New Independent Control Steering Technology

Nissan has given the world its first glimpse at its new independent control steering technology, which is the world’s first steering technology that allows independent control of a vehicle’s tire angle and steering inputs.

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Nissan has given the world its first glimpse at its new independent control steering technology, which is the world’s first steering technology that allows independent control of a vehicle’s tire angle and steering inputs.
How does it work? A conventional steering system directs tire movements by transmitting steering inputs to the tires via a mechanical link. Nissan’s next-generation steering technology reads the driver’s intentions from steering inputs and controls the vehicle’s tire movements via electronic signals. This transmits the driver’s intentions to the wheels even faster than a mechanical system and increases the direct driving performance feel by quickly and intelligently communicating road surface feedback to the driver.

In addition to its new independent control steering technology, Nissan has also developed a camera-based straight-line stability system to enhance on-center driving capability. This system improves vehicle stability by making small input angle adjustments so the vehicle will accurately trace and continue as planned in the lane it is traveling. Using a camera mounted above the vehicle’s rearview mirror, the system analyzes the road ahead, recognizes the lane direction, detects changes in the vehicle’s direction, and transmits this information to multiple electronic control units as electronic signals. If the vehicle direction changes due to road surface or crosswinds, the system acts to minimize the effect of these conditions resulting in reduced steering input from the driver. If a discrepancy occurs, the system acts to reduce the discrepancy by controlling the opposing force to the tire angle. By reducing the frequency of detailed steering input adjustments, which are a cause of fatigue on long drives, the driver’s workload is greatly reduced.

Nissan has announced that the new technology will debut in the Infiniti lineup within the next year.