Traditional hydraulic systems already have independent wheel control. This is absolutely the opposite of “improved safety”. You’re relying entirely on a complex electrical system that can exhibit a wild myriad of errors that could result in death. And for what? What do you get in exchange?

Braking wastes energy by converting mechanical energy to heat.

There’s nothing in this article to suggest that these do not.

Brake wear and fail.

Most of all ones dependent on electronics.