# Smart Spherical Tires The Eagle-360 Tire Can Communicate with Self-Driving Cars By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-03-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eagle360 References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/geneva-motor-show/goodyear-spherical-eagle-360-tires/) & [youtu.be](https://youtu.be/oSFYwDDVgac) At this year's Geneva Motor Show, [Goodyear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-tires) introduced a revolutionary new product called the Eagle-360. While tires have changed relatively little over the years, this new product represents the future of tech-integrated tires. The Eagle-360 is a spherical tire that is designed for the [self-driving cars of the future](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vehicle-innovation). The tire features a unique, ball-shaped design that allows the car to move in all directions. This not only improves the car’s maneuverability, but it also improves passenger comfort. In addition to the unique shape, the tires also feature magnetic technology that allows the tires to communicate with the vehicle about information such as road conditions. While the technology is still in the early stages, the Eagle-360 demonstrates how tires may change with the advent of the self-driving car. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tech-integrated Tires:** Tire manufacturers can focus on developing smart tires equipped with sensors and other technological advancements to suit the future self-driving cars. - **Spherical Tire Design:** Future tire designs may involve spherical shapes that can offer better maneuverability and on-demand changes in direction. - **Magnetic Communication:** The development of magnetic technology in tires is set to create a new level of communication between vehicles and tires that could revolutionize the auto industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can benefit from technology-enhanced tires that cater to the growing demands of self-driving cars. - **Tire Manufacturing Industry:** Manufacturers can now invest in developing tech-integrated tire products that cater to the future requirements of self-driving cars. - **Magnetic Technology Industry:** The new magnetic communication technology creates a range of opportunities for companies engaged in the production and distribution of magnetic sensors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Automotive Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-tires.md) - [Airless Car Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airless-goodyear-tire.md) - [Transforming Smart Vehicle Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conqueror-tire.md) - [Futuristic Auto Wheel Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheel-module.md) - [Space-Inspired Airless Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metl-tire.md) - [Transparent Sphere Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-vehicle.md) - [Steering Wheel-Free Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innerspace.md) - [Autonomous Three-Wheeled Task Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-concept-trike.md) - [Automated Tire-Changing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tire-changing-system.md)