NEW DELHI, Apr 27: Auto components maker Sterling Tools Ltd on Monday said it has entered into a collaboration with China’s Nanjing Haohang to develop advanced rider assistance systems for India’s two-wheeler industry.
The company has entered into a Technology Collaboration Agreement (TCA) and supply agreement (SA) with Nanjing Haohang, a developer of advanced rider assistance systems (ARAS), Sterling Tools said in a statement.
Under the agreement, Sterling Tools will lead the local development, system adaptation, manufacturing and sales of ARAS for the Indian market, it added.
The collaboration will leverage Haohang’s proven technology platform alongside Sterling Tools’ deep understanding of the Indian automotive market, enabling automakers to deploy production-ready safety systems at scale, it added.
Developed specifically for two-wheelers, ARAS functions similarly to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in cars, leveraging sensors, software and control systems to provide real-time alerts and assist riders in avoiding potential hazards, the company said.
“This partnership with Haohang, tailored for the Indian market, equips two-wheeler OEMs with advanced rider assistance technologies that address a critical safety gap,” Sterling Tools Director, Anish Agarwal said.
Stating that two-wheeler accidents account for a significant share of road fatalities in India, Agarwal said,”Our collaboration aims to foster a safer environment for the 2W industry and its manufacturers.”
Nanjing Haohang General Manager Li Zhipan said India represents one of the most important markets for advanced rider assistance technology, given the scale and safety challenges of its two-wheeler segment.
“Our collaboration with Sterling Tools allows us to localise our solutions for Indian road conditions and bring validated, life-saving technology to automakers and riders across the country,” Zhipan added.
Sterling Tools and Nanjing Haohang have rigorously tested and validated critical ARAS features such as front collision warning, rear collision warning, blind spot detection, lane change warning, wrong-side alert on Indian roads with many more features in the pipeline for the future, the statement said. (PTI)
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