Arbe Robotics and their tier-1 partner HiRain Technologies have announced an ambitious project for a Chinese automobile manufacturer. Using an LRR610 imaging radar from Arbe and camera fusion system, HiRain’s new ADAS will eliminate the need for lidar, while maintaining the same level of quality and performance for NOA applications (hands-on / eyes-on system).
Serial production is expected by Q4 2025, pending final approval from the automaker. HiRain’s extensive data collection initiative is proving the system’s reliability, with 1 million kilometers covered using radar-equipped vehicles.
Arbe’s chipset, which powers HiRain’s radar, features an industry-leading 48 transmitting and 48 receiving channels. This creates a highly detailed imaging system, providing radar performance that rivals other traditional sensors. According to CTO Chengjian Fan, the company’s “recent data collection initiative has shown the optimization of both sensor fusion and perception, further enhancing the capabilities of imaging radar and making advanced ADAS systems more affordable”.