Moscow Polytechnic University, in collaboration with KAMAZ Innovation Center, has designed and tested prototype samples of an innovative brake system for vehicles. The project aims to create a modern alternative to conventional hydraulic and pneumatic brakes and is being carried out as part of the Priority 2030 program. TASS news agency covers the development.
"The development and implementation of electric brake systems is a promising direction in automotive technology," notes Andrey Keller, Head of the Land Transport Vehicles Department at Moscow Polytech. "Shorter stopping distances, seamless integration with driver assistance systems and autonomous driving, and continued brake functionality even if one or multiple mechanisms fail - these advances represent a genuine leap forward. The shift to electromechanical brakes will significantly improve vehicle safety, performance, reliability, fuel efficiency, and environmental sustainability."
The team has completed the entire development cycle, from design and fabrication all the way to bench testing of experimental brake mechanism samples. The prototypes now face dynamic testing under conditions that simulate real-world vehicle operation.
The data collected will guide further refinement of the system and its potential transition to mass production. The developers believe this could mark a new phase in braking technology for Russian-made vehicles.
