Fingertips is a multidisciplinary research project focused on enhancing preventive road safety through advanced engineering of the road–tire interface. The project investigates how polarized nano-particles embedded in tire tread compounds,

innovative groove and dimple geometries, and tailored bitumen and aggregate formulations can increase friction in both dry and wet conditions. By combining material synthesis, contact modeling, laboratory and field friction assessment, prototype development, and vehicle dynamics simulations, Fingertips aims to build predictive multiscale models capable of linking nano-scale interactions to real-world safety performance. The ultimate goal is to transform microscopic surface engineering into measurable improvements in vehicle stability and accident prevention.