Uhnder develops digital radar systems for automated and autonomous vehicles, focusing on providing accurate information for sophisticated algorithms to enhance safety.

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A new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS 127) mandates that by 2029, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) must be implemented in all light vehicles (under 10,000 lbs) and they must pass specific tests to be deemed roadworthy. These tests focus on avoiding vulnerable road users (VRUs), including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. Similarly, Europe’s New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) emphasizes the need to enhance Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for real-world scenarios. These real-world conditions tests cannot be passed without the next generation of imaging radar technology.

So why do current radar systems struggle to reliably detect VRUs? 

VRUs typically generate weak radar signatures and are often stationary or slow-moving, making them difficult to distinguish from surrounding static objects. Additionally, VRUs are frequently situated near larger objects, such as trucks, which produce stronger radar signatures that can overshadow the weaker ones from VRUs. The ability to differentiate a VRU next to a strong reflector, like a child standing beside a truck, is measured by a metric known as “Contrast Resolution.”

Traditional analog radars face challenges in achieving High Contrast Resolution (HCR). Analog radars produce a broad signal response with side lobes, making it hard to differentiate between small and large targets that are close together.  In contrast, Digital Code Modulation (DCM) radar uses a digital code waveform with special properties, generating a signal response with two distinct peaks—one large (e.g., the truck) and one small (e.g., the VRU)—clearly separating the two targets. This new digital modulation technology significantly enhances ADAS performance, particularly in complex urban environments.

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Imaging Radar: A Game Changer for the Future of Safety

In the race towards safer roads and smarter vehicles, imaging radar based on Uhnder technology is emerging as a pivotal advancement. First generation imaging radar based on legacy analog modulation is already safeguarding cars today.  However, this advanced safety is limited only to premium luxury cars due to the high radar cost.   The new 4D Imaging radar based on digital code modulation, scales this to the next level by offering higher resolution, improved object detection with a higher contrast ratio, and best-in-class interference mitigation - all affordable now for mass market. The resulting widespread adoption will lead to safer roads for everyone, reducing accidents and saving lives.

Imaging radar is not just an upgrade—it's a revolution in vehicle safety that will reshape how we drive and how our cars interact with the world around them.

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🚗🚗 Untangling the Airwaves: Tackling Radar Interference for Safer Roads🚗🚗

Automotive radars are vital for ADAS safety, but their effectiveness is significantly compromised by interference from other radars on the road, severely limiting their utility. This poses significant safety risks and degrades radar performance by causing unnecessary alerts, driver distraction, and potential non-detection of critical objects like pedestrians or other vehicles. 

In the absence of regulatory interference standards, several signal processing techniques are being developed to reduce radar interference.  However, these approaches have yet to be widely applied in production radars due to their complexity and high computational cost.  Effective and efficient interference mitigation strategies are essential for ensuring the safety and reliability of automotive radar systems.  Uhnder’s solution based on Digital Code Modulation (DCM) is natively interference resilient. This advantage uniquely positions DCM as the technology of choice for mass market imaging radar.   

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🚀 Exciting times ahead! As we accelerate our development with HASCO Group to bring digital radar into production for the China market, it's inspiring to reflect on the shared vision of both companies: creating radar sensors to save lives. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in our commitment to safety and innovation. Together, we're shaping a safer future with cutting-edge technology. Stay tuned for more updates on this incredible journey! 

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We want to give a big thank you to Mr. Xie Bin, General Manager of ADAS BU at HASCO Group, for his incredible support and vision in teaming up with Uhnder. Your leadership and commitment are key to making this collaboration happen, and we're really excited to work together to push automotive technology forward.

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with HASCO ADAS BU, a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier in China! Together, we are set to fast-track the adoption of 4D digital imaging radar in production vehicles. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in advancing automotive technology and enhancing vehicle safety. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting journey!
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At Uhnder, we're committed to ensuring that the safest ADAS system isn't a luxury, but a standard feature in all vehicles. That's why we've introduced high-performance radar sensors designed to enhance ADAS capabilities, now accessible for mass-market vehicles at an affordable price. Contact us to discover more.

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We are excited to welcome Teodor as Business Development Director responsible for Europe to accelerate Uhnder’s customer engagement with our unique Digitally Code Modulated (DCM) radar. Teodor brings wealth of experience, recently having spent 4 years as Business Development Manager for ADAS with NXP.  Prior to that, he held various management positions in automotive and software companies including Continental, Valeo and Syrocon. He earned his Doctorate in Electrical Engineering  focused on radar from the Politehnica University in Timisoara and an MBA from the Euro/FH Hamburg. Teodor is located in Munich.

Welcome Teodor to the Uhnder team!

Great article published by Continental that highlights some of the challenges that ADAS engineers have to solve to get the right solution for their platform.   

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