Sensors, trust and safety – where do they connect?

Sensing systems inside and outside the vehicle as part of automated driving systems can assist drivers in making sound decisions. Utilizing our radar sensors and intelligent software to detect and share information or even to take action, we can provide maximum road safety.

With sensors, we are transitioning to a new mobility experience where the driver acts as a vehicle supervisor. While remaining responsible for the car, the driver relies on onboard intelligence to adjust speed, align on the road, and identify obstacles. Ensuring the system sees, understands and reacts appropriately to the environment is crucial for safety, and this relies on highly reliable technology. Trustworthy features significantly contribute to increased safety.

So radars, which capture the information needed to inform the system’s decisions, are at the core of this safety improvement trend?

Absolutely. And as we move toward autonomy, the demand for high-quality and reliable sensors both inside and outside the vehicle increases. Some years ago, cars were equipped with two or three radar sensors, but now we reach 10, or even more radars on some models.

FORVIA HELLA pioneered the development of these components, building its radar sensor portfolio over the years to meet the evolving demands of autonomous driving. With Gen 7, our solutions provide a 360° view, irrespective of external conditions such as brightness, humidity or fog. They enable the vehicle to detect stationary objects or road boundaries continuously and precisely, and to dynamically track moving elements such as pedestrians, bikes or cars, ideal for driving or parking assistance.

Leveraging this extensive 20-year experience and collaborations with over 20 customers worldwide, FORVIA HELLA has established itself as a mature and reliable safety partner.

What are the latest developments?

We’ve introduced 77 GHz radars, equipped with innovative waveguide antenna and advanced chip technology, providing extended distance recognition and precision to support complex scenarios in automated driving at Level 3 and beyond.

Our ongoing work on the seventh generation of these radars builds on the reliability of the six previous generations, still in use today, to continue improving safety on the road at lower prices with higher performance.