Israeli startup RFISee innovation developed 4D imaging radar on a chip for the automotive industry, providing ‘first-of-its-kind’ advanced accident prevention.
Israeli startup RFISee, a developer of imaging radars for the automotive industry, has unveiled the “next big innovation” – Phased Array 4D imaging radar on a chip.
The low-cost all-weather radar has proven its ability to detect cars from 500m and pedestrians from 200m, with an angular resolution greater than 1 degree. This gives a safety net that other existing radar solutions have been unable to solve.
The company’s engineers used cutting edge military systems including the F-35 fighter jet and in air defense systems and adapted it for accident prevention technology for self-driving cars. At the same time, they have reduced the price to the current level of automotive sensors.
RFISee’s radar prototype has already been proven in extensive testing and are under evaluation by top automotive OEMs and Tier-1s.
Unlike many types of radar, RFISee’s patented 4D imaging radar uses a powerfully focused beam created by dozens of transmitters rapidly scans the field of view.
The receivers ensure an advanced radar image, a detection range of obstacles such as cars and pedestrians that is six times broader when compared to existing radars and a better signal to noise ratio.
Founded in 2015 by CTO Nir Mor, a software and radar imaging expert and CSO Prof. Eran Socher, a global expert in CMOS RF chips, RFISee has raised $2.75 million from investors like NextGear Clear Future, Drive, and Israel Innovation Authority.
Moshe Meyassed, CEO of RFISee, said: “Our breakthrough all-weather Phased Array 4D imaging radar on a chip is going to be a game-changer in the field of global automotive radar and car safety. Today’s automotive radars typically provide low resolution and limited detection range. Our ability to combine long-range, high resolution and superior accuracy can be the key for the high-quality sensor fusion between the camera and the radar that the automotive industry is looking for.”
Meyassed added: “The sensor fusion that RFISee is introducing will open new frontiers for adding effective AI layers to the fused radar and the camera data. As a result, car manufacturers and drivers alike will benefit from crucial improvements in safety and accident prevention, effective operation in low visibility and increased automation in vehicles.”
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