The platform is said to help enable carmakers up its safety standards while keeping production costs low.
The RoC platform features up to 48 transceivers, an internal digital signal processor (DSP) and a microcontroller unit (MCU) for real-time signal processing.
When put to use, it will be able to "see" through objects and operate in all weather conditions - thereby replacing over a dozen sensors including expensive Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) as well as other forms of cameras.
Within the cabin, one multifunctional Vayyar chip is able to support many systems, including intruder alerts, Child Presence Detection, enhanced Seat Belt Reminders and eCall to alert emergency services in the event of a crash.
The breakthrough RoC platform uses a single radio-frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) to fulfil the functions of multiple chips which perform sensing, computing, processing, mapping and imaging target duties.
The platform supports Vayyar’s mission to ensure that safety is available and affordable for all car manufacturers and their key suppliers, at a time when modern cars are becoming increasingly crowded with sensors.
Today, there are more than 100 sensors in a typical car, with analysts predicting that this will double by 2030.
“By replacing multiple sensors with our multifunctional, scalable platform, the possibilities for simplicity and savings are substantial," said Vayyar head automotive head Ian Podkamien.
The platform provides exceptionally high resolution and an extremely wide field of view to deliver unsurpassed precision and detail.
The robust sensor is also engineered for scalability, seamlessly facilitating the deployment of emerging features via over-the-air (OTA) software updates. These effectively future-proofs vehicles as new safety requirements and standards emerge.
Central to the platform’s potential is its ability to reduce complexity, in order to cut direct and indirect costs.
The company has the in-house expertise to deliver a full end-to-end solution, including hardware, software, development and testing resources, streamlining the integration process for Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs to minimise effort, costs and risk.
By providing a high-performance, cost-effective and multifunctional sensor, Vayyar’s technology closes the gap between rising safety demands and feasible tech adoption, ensuring that affordable, uncompromising safety is available to all.
