The original braking performance of EasyCar is the basis of vehicle performance, which is not only complementary to acceleration performance, but also the most basic safety guarantee. For a long time, the intelligence of vehicles has gradually improved, and the braking system has not had essential technological progress, but now Brembo has introduced the SENSIFYTM braking system to change this situation.
The name SENSIFY comes from a combination of two words: SENSE is the ability of humans to perceive external signals and stimuli, and SIMPLIFY means easy installation, representing the harmonious integration of Brembo products and vehicles. The SENSIFY braking system is Brembo's first new intelligent braking system that combines advanced artificial intelligence software with Brembo's world-renowned braking components.
In terms of hardware, sensify braking systems include the current Brembo portfolio of calipers, brake discs and friction materials, and are equipped with digital technology and artificial intelligence to build a flexible breakthrough platform that uses software, predictive algorithms and data management systems to realize the digital control of the braking system.
The feature of this is that the current braking system is controlled by the hydraulic system, but the SENSIFY braking system is currently an electronically controlled state, according to the signal of the pedal, transmitted to the electronically controlled brake caliper through the brake control unit, completing the entire braking process. To describe it as a very prepared, it is a set of electronically controlled or wire-controlled brake systems, and it is not in the role of hydraulics.
SENSIFY has made braking systems no longer a simple patchwork between components, but an ecosystem in which artificial intelligence and software play an active role. Data collection capabilities are used to improve the driving experience and continuously update the system.
It should be noted that the SENSIFY braking system is not expected to be available until 2024 and will be installed in a production car. According to the requirements of relevant laws and regulations, the front wheel part of the SENSIFY braking system still retains a set of traditional hydraulic braking system. In the future, when laws and regulations are more open and perfect, sensify braking system will inevitably be a fully dry intelligent braking system that no longer contains brake fluid.
Developed from Brembo's heritage and know-how, the SENSIFY system combines outstanding brake component design concepts, digital thinking and sensors for independent control of individual wheels. The SENSIFY system makes vehicles more precise, more performant, more stable and a unique driving experience. In a way SENSIFY does the best of both worlds: it makes driving both fun and very safe. Intelligent, responsive and smooth, this braking system delivers superior performance and superior control according to the driver's needs.
The SENSIFY system is also a more sustainable braking solution. Because the braking action of the wheels is optimized and there is no lag torque between the brake pads and the brake discs, dust emissions are greatly reduced. A key part of this is a set of ENERGYSYS energy-saving springs, which operate through the system, which allows the caliper to disengage from the brake disc more quickly, thus achieving the goal of no drag torque.
In addition, the SENSIFY system offers possibilities for automotive design, giving automakers great flexibility and simplifying the difficulty of integrating with electric and fuel vehicle platforms – enabling full market segment coverage from supercars to urban cars and possibly even the latest commercial vehicles.
For users, the most obvious benefit of the SENSIFY system is that it eliminates the need for a hydraulic system, and the absence of brake fluid, which reduces the maintenance cost of this part. At the same time, the more advanced system also improves the driving experience and safety.
Brembo airlifted a test car from Italy for today's brief experience. The experience process is to test drive a vehicle with ordinary brakes for two turns, followed by two laps of a car equipped with brembo SENSIFY system. One of the features is the installation of a simulated ice and snow pavement with a low coefficient of friction in the site. There is also a high-speed cornering experience with a speed control of about 80km/h, and a braking experience in two low-speed continuous corners with a speed control of about 60km/h. These settings are mainly to specifically feel the difference in the braking system, and do not pursue the limit, the two cars are equipped with the same model of different sizes of tires.
The experience of the ordinary version of the model is familiar to everyone, in the corner can also do better braking, on the ice surface brake anti-lock braking system crazy work, can feel the continuous pedal rebound, the car can remain in a straight state of deceleration.
After changing to a car equipped with brembo SENSIFY system, first in the 80km/h high-speed corner, one foot brakes before entering the corner, the speed is immediately significantly reduced, which is similar to the ordinary model just experienced, but the feeling is different. First, the foot feeling of the brake has a sense of inhalation, and the pedal does not rebound significantly from beginning to end. The second is to feel that the braking force distribution is better, which can better help the vehicle adjust the body posture, achieve better directionality and better angle of entry.
When braking on the ice, the most obvious feeling is the change in the feeling of pedal bouncing feet. Regular testers know that the brakes will have force feedback from the hydraulic system in the rear section of the extreme state, and on the ice surface, this feeling is more pronounced due to the high frequency of the system operation. Vehicles that use the Brembo SENSIFY system are very comfortable to brake, especially for people who have not used the brake limits, this comfortable feeling will bring more security.
After the experience, the engineer and I looked at the test data. What can be seen is that according to different working conditions, the braking force of the four wheels can be relatively consistent, and there can be a very large difference. This corroborates the test drive experience just now.
In addition, engineers also introduced that this system can be set according to user preferences, the linearity of the brakes and many other parameters. For example, if someone likes that the front brakes are very heavy, they can adjust some brake pedals and have a strong braking force. There are also brakes that like linearity, which are tuned to a soothing mode and continue to increase braking force as the pedals progress. Of course, either way, the braking performance can be fully guaranteed, and these personalized settings only need to adjust the parameters.
【Sensors on the pedals of the test vehicle are used to record data】
As for whether the SENSIFY system has improved the braking distance, the scene does not have the experience conditions. Engineers also said that the braking distance involves many factors and needs to be in the laboratory state to have more objective results.
Summary: Danielle Schillaci, CEO of Brembo, said, "Brembo's SENSIFY system is pushing the boundaries of what's possible with braking systems, bringing drivers a new road driving experience and allowing them to tailor braking responses to their driving style. The SENSIFY system gives drivers peace of mind, which is exactly what they want.""
"SENSIFY embodies Brembo's vision – turning energy into inspiration – and marks another important step forward in providing cutting-edge, innovative, intelligent and sustainable solutions for the automotive industry."
For ordinary consumers, seeing the landing and breakthrough of the well-known brake brand in advanced technology, and bringing about a reduction in maintenance costs and a better experience, it is definitely full of expectations for the practical application of this technology, at least I am.