Our award-winning Stowable Steering Column redefines the “behind-the-wheel” experience by allowing the steering wheel to be retracted into the dash and away from the driver when not in use.
Our Stowable Column utilizes custom-designed software and electronics that when paired with Steer-by-Wire (SbW) opens a new world of cockpit design options and changes how drivers can use their vehicles – creating the opportunity for OEMs to re-invent and re-purpose the driver’s cabin space.
While parked: Our Stowable Column can extend the usable space in the vehicle cabin, creating a more spacious office-on-wheels.
During hands-off, highly automated driving (with SbW): Our Stowable Column enhances safety, comfort and control across SAE Levels 4-5, and it supports transitions between hands-on and hands-off driving.
Our innovative Stowable Column fits a longer column – up to four to five times greater stow distance – into similar packaging space as a traditional column. We achieved this via an innovative design solution that considers requirements for stow speeds, vehicle packaging and sound level. Our Stowable Column also provides innovative solutions for crash safety, with ASIL-D steering column positioning.
