Arbe Robotics specializes in perception radar solutions, and have now partnered with a major European truck manufacturer to integrate Arbe’s automotive-grade imaging radar technology into the manufacturer’s next-generation sensor suite as part of their transition to an advanced implementation phase.
Arbe Robotics 4D Imaging Radar Specifications
Frequency range: 76 – 81 GHz
Bandwidth: Up to 2 GHz
Resolution (3-dB beam width):
Range: 9.5 cm @ 36m; 60 cm @ 300 m
Azimuth: 1.25°
Elevation: 1.5°
Doppler: 0.1 m/s
Detection space:
Range: Up to 300 m
Azimuth: -50° to +50°
Elevation: -15° to +15°
Doppler: -70 to +140 m/s
Point cloud data size per frame: Max 250k detections (ethernet limitation)
Update rate: Up to 30 FPS in 4D mode
Arbe’s imaging radar technology effectively tackles the unique challenges faced by trucks, such as their larger size, the necessity for greater braking distances, and higher impact potential. With the largest channel array in the industry, Arbe’s radar offers exclusive functionalities including enhanced perception, free-space mapping, and handling complex scenarios such as detecting lost cargo on the road and spotting pedestrians—even at night. This cutting-edge technology boosts driver assistance and supports L4 autonomous driving, which is vital for the trucking industry and its specific business models.
The European truck manufacturer—as yet unnamed publicly—has conducted extensive evaluations of Arbe’s imaging radar chipset. The process included equipping a fleet of trucks, performing comprehensive field trials, and compiling extensive data to quantify the performance of imaging radar versus other front sensors like lidar and conventional radar. The manufacturer is now installing state-of-the-art radars based on the Arbe chipset in trucks for the next phase of developing safety and autonomy applications for its next-generation vehicle platform.
“We are thrilled to deepen our collaboration with a leading European truck manufacturer,” said Kobi Marenko, CEO of Arbe. “Our joint efforts have demonstrated the exceptional capabilities of imaging radar, and as we embark on this development phase, we are confident that this partnership will drive groundbreaking advancements in vehicle sensor technology. Together, we are setting new benchmarks for safety and innovation in the trucking industry.”
Arbe, headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, says their radar technology is 100 times more detailed than any other radar available and is a critical sensor for L2+ and higher autonomy. The company also has offices in China, Germany, and the United States.
DVN comment
Imaging 4D radar is a high-resolution, long-range sensor technology offering numerous advantages over 3D radar, especially in determining an object’s height and an immediate detection of object’s relative speed. This technology is crucial for the development of ADAS for certain L2 and L3 functions, and serves as a key enabler for L4 and L5 automated vehicles. In the past, radars suffered from poor angular resolution, this is less and less the case and this makes them competitive with lidars.