Overview
- The steering wheel folds and retracts into the dashboard during Level 4 operation to clear the driver area and free up cabin space.
- In manual driving, the wheel’s airbag deploys, while in autonomous mode an instrument‑panel airbag is enabled to maintain occupant protection.
- The system is integrated with Tensor’s Robocar, supporting a dual-mode setup that allows either human control or self-driving within defined conditions.
- Autoliv and Tensor plan to offer the Robocar in the United States, European Union, and Middle East, with volume production expected in H2 2026 as a company target.
- The companies describe it as the world’s first foldable steering wheel for the Robocar and released images and video demonstrating the mechanism.