Kumho Tire set to lead tech-driven future mobility

Kumho Tire is moving to lead tech-driven future mobility by proactively applying big data and artificial intelligence (AI) for new tire development, the company said Wednesday. The tire firm has built what it calls a “tire digital twin” environment that predicts optimal tire compounds and their performance by utilizing a virtual simulation program. This enables the company to develop tires more quickly and precisely. The company is expanding its presence in smart tires, which monitor conditions in real-time through embedded sensor modules. The smart tires alert drivers to potential risks on the road. In September, Kumho Tire signed a memorandum of understanding with Autonomous A2Z, a self-driving tech developer, to jointly develop and supply next-generation tires for autonomous vehicles. Autonomous A2Z recently placed 11th among global autonomous driving tech firms, marking a significant milestone as the highest-ranking Korean startup, according to market researcher Guidehouse. Kumho Tire’s partnership with A2Z enables the tire firm to supply tires for ROii, a Korean-developed Level