When we talk about Robotaxis, the first image that comes to mind is that of a vehicle without a steering wheel, without pedals, and without a driver. But this raises a crucial question: do they still have brakes?
The answer is yes, but not the traditional brakes we know. In autonomous vehicles, the braking system is no longer a simple mechanical component: it has become a digital ecosystem that allows maximum driving pleasure for the driver, comfort for the passengers, and safety. 

Why Brakes Are Still Essential in Robotaxis

Even if the vehicle is controlled by software, the need to stop safely remains unchanged. However, braking is no longer a manual action: it is the result of algorithms processing data from sensors, radar, and LiDAR.
In Robotaxis, the braking system must:

  • Respond to complex scenarios in milliseconds.
  • Ensure total redundancy, because failure is not an option.
  • Integrate with regenerative braking to optimize battery range.

From the Pedal to Brake-by-Wire

The brakes of Robotaxis are not connected to a pedal but to a Brake-by-Wire system: no hydraulic circuits, only electrical signals and software. This approach:

  • Reduces weight and complexity.
  • Enables predictive and more precise braking management.
  • Simplifies fleet maintenance.

The role of Brembo SENSIFY

In this new paradigm, Brembo SENSIFY represents the frontier of intelligent braking. It is not limited to stopping the vehicle. 

SENSIFY is  the first integrated platform that orchestrates the entire corner ecosystem. By independently controlling all four wheels and continuously interacting with the driver, it sets a new standard for vehicle safety worldwide and advances our purpose of shaping a zero-accident future. 

 

1. SENSIFY: The new standard that combines software, predictive algorithms, and data management.

SENSIFY is not just a braking system but a digital platform that improves safety and control.

  • Advanced software: dynamically manages braking by analyzing road conditions, vehicle load, and deceleration needs in real time.
  • Data management: every braking action becomes a stream of information that feeds an intelligent ecosystem, improving performance and reducing reaction times.

 

2. An ecosystem that integrates physical components and data

SENSIFY is the first system that combines Brembo's tradition with the digital revolution:

  • Brembo calipers, discs, and friction materials: quality and mechanical reliability remain the heart of the system.
  • Software: the digital component supervises and coordinates every intervention, transforming braking into an adaptive and personalized process.
  • Total integration: hardware and software constantly communicate, creating an ecosystem where safety is no longer static but dynamic and evolutionary.

 

3. The first fluid-free system that controls and supervises each wheel

With SENSIFY, Brembo introduces the concept of pure Brake-by-Wire:

  • Elimination of brake fluid: no pipes, no liquids, less complexity, and simplified maintenance.
  • Independent control of each wheel: each caliper receives direct electrical commands, allowing millimetric management of braking.
  • Continuous supervision: the system constantly monitors the state of each component, shaping a zero-accident future.

This architecture paves the way for new functionalities such as predictive braking, reducing motion sickness, and integration with regenerative braking for autonomous vehicles like robotaxis. 

SENSIFY is not an evolution; it is a revolution: it transforms braking from a simple mechanical action into an intelligent and connected process, ready to meet the challenges of autonomous and sustainable mobility.

Robotaxis have brakes, but they are digital, intelligent, and connected. With solutions like SENSIFY, braking becomes part of an ecosystem aimed at a future without accidents, safer and more sustainable.