BANF drives into the future with tire safety system
Tires will play a vital role in vehicle safety, even with the advent of autonomous driving. In the trucking industry, in particular, tire safety is expected to be crucial, as trucks will be operational around the clock. Despite this importance, tire safety often receives less attention from the public and even industry players.Leading truck manufacturers worldwide pay a great deal of attention to drivers’ faults, which is the most common cause of car accidents,” said Adam You, CEO of BANF, in his presentation during COMEUP2023 held from Nov 8-10 in Seoul. “BANF expects tire tech to garner greater attention to keep drivers safe in the era of autonomous driving as it’ll no longer be necessary for drivers to actively operate the vehicle,” he added.Tire issues are indeed as significant as other causes of accidents. According to research cited by the firm, damaged tires constitute the second most common cause of car accidents, accounting for around 30% of accidents annually. The startup develops solutions that analyze data from tire-mounted sensors to improve safety and efficiency.Founded in 2020, the company secured a total of 6.7 billion won ($5 million) in funding. The company made the list of 40 for a pitching competition where a total of 960 startups across the world participated during the three-day global startup event. The Miilk had the opportunity to interview Ron Lee, Head of Business Development at the tire safety solution firm. He shared insights into their solutions and the importance of tires in the safety of autonomous truckers. Below are excerpts from the interview.