Omove Group, an automotive electronics technology company, has secured its first mass-production order for a new distributed braking system from a major Chinese automaker, according to Gasgoo. The system, which integrates the company's MK C series integrated braking technology with electronic stability control (ESC), is scheduled to begin production by the end of 2027.
Technology and design
The distributed braking system eliminates the traditional mechanical-hydraulic connection between the brake pedal and the braking system. Instead, it uses a fully electronic control architecture, from the pedal to redundant braking functions, based on modern electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture. This design allows almost all braking components—except the electronic pedal—to be flexibly placed in the front compartment, freeing up space for larger high-voltage batteries and offering more freedom in actuator placement.
A key feature is its dual-actuator collaboration. Unlike conventional integrated braking systems used in high-level autonomous driving, where one actuator handles normal operation and the other serves as backup, this system uses both actuators together under normal conditions to deliver greater braking force. In degraded safety modes, each actuator can operate independently, and the system maintains four-wheel braking capability—whereas most similar systems can only control two or three wheels in such scenarios. This makes it particularly suitable for advanced autonomous driving, supporting up to SAE Level 5 (L5) applications.
Market positioning and outlook
The system is designed to work across pure electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrids, and next-generation fuel vehicles with redundant E/E architectures. It uses a unified electronic brake pedal that can adapt to left-hand-drive, right-hand-drive, and various vehicle platforms, reducing development, production, and logistics costs.
Omove, which claims 120 years of expertise in vehicle safety, says its MK C series integrated braking systems have sold over 15 million units since their launch in 2016. The company did not disclose the name of the automaker or the financial terms of the order.
This development signals growing demand for advanced braking solutions as Chinese automakers push toward higher levels of autonomous driving and electrification.
