Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will become the first German automaker to adopt a steer-by-wire system in mass-produced ...

Mercedes-Benz ... the steering wheel, which is seen as an advantage by the automaker. To ensure safety, the system will have full redundancy: duplicated sensors, actuators, and power sources ...

For safety, the system includes redundant architecture, onboard data, and a backup power ... steering and targeted braking interventions on individual wheels. Markus Schafer, Mercedes-Benz ...