Drive-by-wire will play an important role in future automotive systems. The main idea of
drive-by-wire is to replace purely mechanical/hydraulic steering, braking and engine control
systems by mechatronic components that allow for higher performance and extended
functionality. A whole range of new functions such as collision mitigation, autonomous
driving, advanced cruise control and novel anti-skid control approaches depend on drive-bywire
systems. The presentation will give an overview of some important drive-by-wire
systems and the related applications.

Drive-by-wire, DbW, by-wire, or x-by-wire technology in the automotive industry replaces the traditional mechanical and hydraulic control systems with electronic control systems using electromechanical actuators and human-machine interfaces such as pedal and steering feel emulators. Hence, the traditional components such as the steering column, intermediate shafts, pumps, hoses, fluids, belts, coolers and brake boosters and master cylinders are eliminated from the vehicle. Examples include electronic throttle control and brake-by-wire.

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