Arbe Radar Emerges as an Unparalleled Solution to Deliver DOT Regulation

New AEB legislation set to revolutionize road safety in the USA

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would require automatic emergency braking (AEB) and pedestrian AEB systems on passenger cars and light trucks three years after the publication of a final rule. This crucial enhancement aims to significantly improve road safety during the current era of automotive revolution. Meeting these higher standards necessitates more efficient comprehension and mapping of potential hazards in the driving environment, capabilities that can only be achieved by integrating advanced sensors into all new vehicles sold in the United States.

“Today, we take an important step forward to save lives and make our roadways safer for all Americans,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. “Just as life saving innovations from previous generations like seatbelts and airbags have helped improve safety, requiring automatic emergency braking on cars and trucks would keep all of us safer on our roads.”

To adhere to the proposed standards, if adopted in the form proposed, automakers will be required to incorporate sensors that possess several specific and essential functions: long-range hazard identification, stationary object detection, identification of small objects and pedestrians, and differentiation between obstacles that impact the drive and those that don’t. Furthermore, it is imperative that these sensors operate without mistakes, no matter the weather or lighting conditions.

Designed to provide high-performance environmental mapping for automotive applications, Arbe’s Perception Radar technology emerges as the optimal – and only – solution to tick all the boxes on this checklist.

• Long-Range Detection: Arbe’s radar operates at a long-range of up to 350 meters, allowing the AEB system to detect objects, such as vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, or obstacles at extended distances. This enables the AEB system to provide warnings and to intervene earlier in emergency situations.
• High-Resolution Imaging: Arbe Radar provides high-resolution imaging, with 1° separation and a massive channel array providing 100 times more detail than any other radar on the market. This level of detail enhances object detection accuracy and enables the AEB system to detect smaller objects on the road – tires, pedestrians, bicycles, scooters, and more.

Detecting Vulnerable Road Users for AEB:

• High Resolution in Elevation: We believe that Arbe’s high resolution in elevation allows it to accurately discern obstacles that do not impact the drive since they are higher or lower (e.g., bridges and overpasses, manhole covers), supporting drive vs brake decisions, eliminating unnecessary braking, and enhancing overall driving safety.
• Detection of Stationary Objects: Unlike most radars on the market that rely on movement, Arbe Perception radar can detect static objects and precisely identify their boundaries, enabling the vehicle to understand the free space ahead and make necessary stops or steering adjustments.
• False Alarm Elimination: Arbe’s Perception Radar reduces phantom objects and eliminates ambiguities, both of which can cause needless braking and are a main reason for consumer distrust of AEB and driver assist systems.

The Building Blocks of The Best Image Quality on The Market, Without False Alarms:

• High Dynamic Range: automotive radars (even advanced ones) that don’t have a high RF channel count will not be able to support AEB well due to a low dynamic range. Low dynamic range can prevent radars from identifying smaller objects on the road when they are in close proximity to highly reflective objects such as commercial vehicles. Perception radar’s high dynamic range is what enables it to differentiate objects in this scenario.
• Real-Time Processing: Arbe Radar uses real-time signal processing algorithms to analyze the radar data rapidly. This enables quick and accurate identification of potential collision risks, facilitating the AEB system’s ability to respond promptly to potential hazards.
• All-Weather Performance: Designed to operate effectively in all weather, including rain, fog, and low light, Arbe Radar ensures that the AEB system can maintain reliable object detection and collision avoidance performance in any conditions.

Operating In Challenging Weather Conditions:

By integrating Arbe Perception Radar technology into AEB systems, automotive manufacturers can improve the effectiveness and safety of AEB functionality. The advanced features and performance of Arbe radar technology contribute to more accurate object detection, early warning, and rapid response, reducing the risk of collisions and enhancing driver and occupant safety. With its unmatched capabilities, Arbe Perception Radar solution is ideal for meeting the enhanced standards set forth by the US DOT.

The US DOT’s proposed rule represents a pivotal step toward improving road safety; NHTSA projects that it would save at least 360 lives a year and reduce injuries by at least 24,000 annually. By demanding higher standards for AEB systems and the integration of cutting-edge perception radar sensors, this measure will undoubtedly contribute to a safer and more secure driving experience during the ongoing automotive revolution.

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