Easyrain announced a partnership with global automotive supplier Marelli to industrialize their technologies: AIS (Aquaplaning Intelligent Solution), the first system for restoring 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.
The agreement with Marelli represents a significant milestone in the companies’ 2023-2030 industrial plan. This plan aims to launch AIS and DAI to the market, scheduled for late 2025 and mid-2027, respectively.
Marelli said it will focus on industrializing the AIS system’s evolution (called Proto-B). It is under development to prevent the potential loss of a wheel. 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.
“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,” said Giovanni Blandina, founder and CEO of Easyrain. “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.”
“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,” said Francesco Miticocchio, vice president strategic planning, technology and innovation, Marelli.
