Abstract
In automotive industry, braking, steering, and throttle control systems are moving from pure hydraulic or mechanical control to embedded electronic control. These electromechanical systems are called drive-by-wire and will increase and improve functionality, safety, and convenience. The vision is to bring the brake pedal, the accelerator pedal, the sensors, and the two different electronic systems together to one single module that is easy to package. In this paper, the demands for this pedal module, a possible architecture, a safety and supervision concept, and some experimental results will be presented.