Arbe's Tier-1 HiRain Develops Radar-Based ADAS System, Replacing LiDAR for Car Automaker

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Arbe Robotics (NASDAQ: ARBE) announced that its Tier 1 partner, HiRain Technologies, is developing an ADAS system for a Chinese automaker using Arbe's chipset. The system will integrate camera and radar fusion, replacing LiDAR while maintaining the same quality and functionality. The ADAS system is expected to enter serial production by Q4 2025, pending OEM approval.

HiRain Technologies is utilizing data collected from a vehicle fleet equipped with LRR610 Imaging Radars, developed using Arbe's chipset. The radars leverage ultra-high resolution capabilities, optimizing sensor fusion and perception. Arbe's chipset includes a 48x48 channel array, powering HiRain's LRR610 with high resolution in azimuth and elevation, delivering a dense point cloud for detailed imaging.

Positive

• Development of ADAS system using Arbe's chipset for a Chinese automaker
• Potential serial production by Q4 2025
• LRR610 Imaging Radars offer ultra-high resolution capabilities
• Arbe's chipset includes 48x48 channel array for detailed imaging

Negative

• ADAS system still pending final approval from the OEM

The ADAS System Will Integrate Camera and Radar Fusion, Delivering the Same Level of Quality and Functionality as LiDAR-based Systems for the Chinese Automaker

TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arbe Robotics Ltd. (NASDAQ: ARBE) (TASE: ARBE), a global leader in Perception Radar Solutions, today announced that its Tier 1 HiRain Technologies, is accelerating the development of an ADAS system for a Chinese automobile manufacturer using the Arbe chipset. The ADAS system will include both camera and radar fusion, effectively removing LiDAR from the current system while maintaining the same level of quality and functionality. The ADAS system is anticipated to enter serial production by Q4 2025, pending final approval from the OEM.

 

In January, Arbe announced that HiRain Technologies was embarking on a rigorous data collection phase that planned to cover 1 million kilometers using a vehicle fleet equipped with LRR610 Imaging Radars, developed from the Arbe chipset. To achieve this initiative, HiRain Technologies' vehicle fleet is using massive amounts of collected data. 

"Our LRR610 Imaging Radars, powered by the Arbe chipset, leverage the industry's leading ultra-high resolution capabilities, offering performance never before seen in radar technology," says Chengjian Fan, CTO of HiRain Technologies. "Our 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 while providing true safety and advanced functionality." 

Arbe's chipset includes an extensive channel array of 48 transmitting (Tx) and 48 receiving (Rx) channels, which powers HiRain's LRR610 with ultra-high resolution in both azimuth and elevation. The high channel array delivers a dense point cloud resulting in highly detailed imaging. 

"HiRain Technologies and Arbe are working together to transform global automotive safety by infusing radar technology with capabilities that were once unique to other sensors," said Kobi Marenko, Chief Executive Officer of Arbe. "This groundbreaking initiative will demonstrate how imaging radar can provide an alternative to other sensors on the market, providing a solution that enhances safety at a consumer-friendly price point."

About Arbe
Arbe (Nasdaq: ARBE), a global leader in Perception Radar solutions, is spearheading a radar revolution, enabling safe driver-assist systems today while paving the way to full autonomous-driving. Arbe's radar technology is 100 times more detailed than any other radar on the market and is a critical sensor for L2+ and higher autonomy. The company is empowering automakers, Tier 1 suppliers, autonomous ground vehicles, commercial and industrial vehicles, and a wide array of safety applications with advanced sensing and paradigm changing perception. Arbe, a leader in the fast-growing automotive radar market, is based in Tel Aviv, Israel, and has offices in China, Germany, and the United States.

About Beijing JingWei Hirain Technologies
Founded in 2003, HiRain focuses on providing customers in the fields of automobile and unmanned transportation with electronic products, R&D services, and overall solutions for high-level intelligent driving. Headquartered in Beijing, HiRain has established modern production plants in Tianjin, Nantong, and Malaysia, forming a perfect R&D, production, marketing, and service system. Based on the concept of "value innovation and serving customers", the company adheres to the strategies of "professional focus", "technology leadership" and "platform development", and is committed to becoming a world-class comprehensive electronic system technology service provider, a full stack solution supplier for intelligent networked vehicles and a leader in high-level intelligent driving MaaS solutions. For more information please visit: https://www.hirain.com/  

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FAQ

What is HiRain Technologies developing using Arbe's chipset?

HiRain Technologies is developing an ADAS system for a Chinese automaker using Arbe's chipset, integrating camera and radar fusion to replace LiDAR while maintaining the same quality and functionality.

When is the ADAS system expected to enter serial production?

The ADAS system is anticipated to enter serial production by Q4 2025, pending final approval from the OEM.

What are the key features of Arbe's chipset used in HiRain's LRR610 Imaging Radars?

Arbe's chipset includes a 48x48 channel array (48 transmitting and 48 receiving channels), providing ultra-high resolution in both azimuth and elevation, resulting in a dense point cloud for highly detailed imaging.

How does the new ADAS system compare to LiDAR-based systems?

The new ADAS system, integrating camera and radar fusion, is designed to deliver the same level of quality and functionality as LiDAR-based systems while potentially being more affordable.