Global Tier 1 Korean Original Equipment Manufacturer, Mando Corporation (Mando) has won the CES 2021 Innovation award in the Vehicle Intelligence and Transportation (VIT) category for its Steer-by-Wire (SbW) technology. Fifteen companies including Google, IBM, Bosch and Continental have also received awards in the same category.
Interestingly, Mando is partici[ating at the CES for the first time. The company says its steer-by-wire (free-mounted type advanced steering system) offers customers (OEMs and consumers) freedom and safety.
The South-Korea headquartered company says its SbW is a pure electronic product, and electrical signal replaces mechanical movement. Thus, it provides great architectural freedom to vehicle design. With SbW, steering wheel can be freely located according to the purpose of the vehicle and can also be designed with Auto Stow (take out and use when needed) function. If a steering wheel disappears, the indoor space utilisation can be maximised.