Company Says Chip Bridges Radar, Lidar Gap

Vayyar Imaging today announces the release of its new Automotive Evaluation Kit, described by the company as a significant advance in the application of radar technology.

The company says its new sensor kit brings point cloud technology to radar imaging, increasing radar’s resolution and capabilities, while reducing costs and minimizing the need for other sensors within the vehicle. This results in a better driving experience and increases the possibilities for in-car sensor capabilities for Tier 1 customers and OEMs, Vayyar says.

The kit includes Vayyar’s 77-81Ghz ASIC, including 48 transceivers on a chip with internal DSP, along with a sophisticated array of antennas and a USB interface. The kit enables functions including breathing monitoring, location monitoring and activity level indication, emergency life detection – including number of people and their status – in the case of an accident, passenger counting, assisted parking and driving, and point cloud representation.

“The automotive industry has long sought a technology that can bridge the gap between radar and lidar,” says Raviv Melamed, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Vayyar. “I’m excited to announce that Vayyar is the first to address that need with the creation of the world’s most-advanced radio frequency sensor technology.

“Our automotive sensors are powerful enough to enable radar with point cloud capabilities and have high enough resolution to differentiate between objects even in bad lighting or harsh weather conditions. Our technology will help protect drivers and prevent accidents even in the most severe conditions.”