The Emirates Authority for Standardisations Metrology (ESMA) has announced the launch of a new generation of tyre monitoring system in the UAE.
The new solution, which was unveiled during the firm’s participation at GITEX 2017, is aimed at enhancing road safety in the country. It involves the installation of a smart chip in the tyres, which will then be linked to a national vehicle monitoring system.
The firm has developed the second generation of electronic chip technology with the aims to monitor vehicle tyres, prevent the use of sub-standard or recycled tyres on the country’s roads and enable relevant authorities to prevent tampering and monitor the level of tyre safety.
In a report by WAM, Abdulla Al Maeeni, director general, ESMA, stated that the UAE is the first country in the world to develop such an innovative technology, which was chosen by the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation as one of its top 12 innovations.
The smart chip includes a unique serial number that is linked to the identification card of each tyre and can be read by a scanner or the driver’s smart phone, he further added.
In addition, Al Maeena also noted that ESMA will be launching the MANAA system in November, which will provide a control mechanism for electronic and electrical products in the UAE.
ESMA is expected to further announce new innovative and smart initiatives that it plans to implement to support the UAE’s Smart City vision.
