[Exclusive Interview] Astemo : Next-Generation Chassis Technology Aiming to Provide New Value

April 22, 2026
Exclusive Interview

Astemo, Ltd.

Head of Next Generation Chassis System Development Group, Technology Development Functional Division Mr. Kirihara

About This Interview

Astemo (Astemo, Ltd.) as a solution provider for the SDV (Software-Defined Vehicle) era, is making a major shift from providing individual components to delivering value across domains, including cloud integration. Its strength lies in its integrated control systems that utilize all aspects of perception, judgment, and operation, leveraging recognition-based ADAS technology, actuation-based powertrain technology, and chassis technology. To use a human analogy, it has the strength of having "eyes and limbs." Having these physical elements provides a differentiating factor that gives a competitive advantage over various players worldwide, as it allows for a thorough understanding of the operating principles and the maximization of control effects based on their evolution. The company is promoting development aimed at providing value across domains by combining its product portfolio. This time, we focused on two advanced chassis-related technologies that the company is focusing on developing as its own unique technologies: "Smart Steer-by-Wire System (Smart SBWS)" and "Manual Driving Support (MDS)." We interviewed Mr. Kirihara, Head of Next Generation Chassis System Development Group, Technology Development Functional Division.

The commonality between the Smart SWBS and MDS chassis-related technologies is that they can offer new value when combined with steer-by-wire (SBW) technology. We discussed these technologies from multiple perspectives, including which users they target, how they are useful, and the types of vehicles in which they will be installed, as well as their technical features, and anecdotes related to their development.

About This Interview
1. Smart Steer-by-Wire System (Smart SBWS)
Q1
What is the background behind the development of Smart SBWS?
Q2
What is the relationship with steer-by-wire (SBW), which is part of the product name?
Q3
What is the background and reasoning behind the new operating device being designed as a dial (rotary) type?
Q4
What effects can be expected from Smart SBWS?
Q5
When will the product be fully introduced, and which vehicle models are expected to feature it?
2. Manual Driving Support (MDS)
Q6
What are the specific methods for dealing with/setting up different persona types?
Q7
What scenarios are anticipated where this technology will be most useful?
Q8
What are the differences between MDS and existing automated parking technologies?
Q9
What types of in-vehicle applications is this technology suitable for?
Q10
What are the challenges in proceeding with development?
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