SMART CITY
Radar Applications
Parking management systems
Real-time monitoring of availability of parking spaces
Automotive in-chassis applications
Gesture recognition for touchless display control
Driver alertness, passenger presence detection
Automated trunk and door control for protection of cyclists
Roadway inspections while driving
Seamless and reliable detection of roadway defects
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INTELIGENT STREET LIGHTING
Adaptive street lighting powers up light intensity on demand and saves energy in sleep mode
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BUILDING AUTOMATION
Motion sensors, object detection to control door openers, automated lighting, security surveillance
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AUTONOMOUS DRIVING CARS
Driver assistance systems
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ADMISSION CONTROL AND COUNTING OF PASSENGERS
Intelligent analysis of occupancy and consumer adoption and usage patterns
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SMART TRAFFIC LIGHTS
Traffic control for a safer and more liquid traffic flow, and thus fewer emissions
SMART FACTORY
Radar Applications
Non-destructive material testing
Quality control of nonmetallic materials like inclusions or thickenings
Thickness measurement
Thickness measurement of non-metallic parts such as plastic tube extrusions
Precise and reliable determination of the thickness of paint and powder coatings
Level measurement
Precise detection of material cone geometry
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NON-DESTRUCTIVE MATERIAL TESTING
End-of-line inspection of workpieces like bottles, boxes or plastic containers
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NON-DESTRUCTIVE MATERIAL TESTING
Detection of extraneous matters in food industry
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LEVEL MEASUREMENT
Measurement of filling level inside storage tanks for liquids and bulk solids
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POSITION DETECTION OF WORKPIECES
Accurate position recognition of a workpiece
BIO SENSING
Radar Applications
Positioning
Monitoring of patient rooms and corridors for falling persons
Gas analysis
High-frequency gas sensors for detection of combustible and toxic gases, and for oxygen deficiency
Ambient Assisted Living
Detection of unusual inactivity while respecting patient privacy
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BIO SENSING
Spectroscopy on the basis of various absorption coefficients of organic and non-organic materials
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POSITIONING
Lighting control in operation rooms
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VITAL SIGN DETECTION
Hygienic non-contact measurement of respiration and pulse to monitor patient’s condition
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DNA ANALYSIS
THz radiation for a marker-free DNA analysis; replacement of current analysis methods using fluorescent markers
ROBOTICS
Radar Applications
Service robots & automated vehicles for professional use
Environment detection for autonomous on-demand material deliveries in production lines
Obstacle detection, approach velocity and distance measurement for safe transport of important loads, e.g. in warehouses
Industrial robots
Exact determination of own position and position of workpieces
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INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS
Rapid sensing of surroundings to prevent collisions
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COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS / COBOTS
Presence and motion detection for direct interaction with humans
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HYDRAULIC CYLINDER
Accurate positioning of cylinder piston while penetrating high-pressure high-temperature hydraulic oil
SMART AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
Radar Applications
Drones / UAVs for inspections
Non-destructive detection of structural inconsistencies or damages to blades of wind turbines
Precision farming
Yield mapping, soil moisture measurement, status monitoring of crop growth, crop classification
Environmental perception for agricultural vehicles
Precise alignment of the accompanying vehicles
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DRONES / UAVS FOR INSPECTIONS
Precise and flexible maintenance inspections of difficult-to-access areas, components or surfaces
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COUNTING OF CATTLE
Localization through widespread farmland
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GENERAL FOREST STATUS PERCEPTION
Measuring of crown height, monitoring of density and shape of trees, estimation of timber volume and biomass
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PRECISION FARMING
On-demandspreading of beneficial insects in case of pest infestation
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ENVIRONMENTAL PERCEPTION FOR AGRICULTURAL VEHICLES
Ad-hoc adaption of harvesting systems according to crop volume (grain)
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UAVS FOR INSPECTIONS
Non-destructive detection of structural inconsistencies or damages to blades of wind turbines
SPORTS
Radar Applications
Sports performance optimization
Analysis and tracking of complex courses of movements (golf, javelin, and discus throw)
Optimization of speed and accuracy of body movements
Detection and tracking of sporting objects in motion
Tracking of trajectory of flying objects like balls, discuses, arrows
Support for sporting marksmen and avoidance of hunting accidents
Referee assistance in ball games
Supervision of health status of athletes
Real-time monitoring of human muscle activity
Biomechanics
Position control of supporting exoskeletons
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SUPERVISION OF HEALTH STATUS OF ATHLETES
Vital sign monitoring
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BIOMECHANICS
Prosthetics adjustment and individualization
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RADAR SYSTEMS FOR BICYCLISTS
Observation of traffic approaching behind the bike