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Next-Generation Automotive Radar: Pioneering Safety and Driving Autonomy

Authors:
Sanaz Asgarifar
Tiago Afonso

Keywords: Automotive radar; Autonomous driving; Perception systems; Enhanced detection range; Waveguide antenna.

Abstract:
Automotive radar technology has rapidly advanced, providing increasingly sophisticated functionalities that are essential to achieving the vision of fully autonomous vehicles. Modern radar sensors are equipped with enhanced detection ranges that now reach up to 300–400 meters, improved angle separability within 0.1°–1°, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven object recognition capabilities, making them indispensable for automated vehicle systems. These improvements enable radar systems to detect and differentiate multiple objects, including vulnerable road users, even in complex urban settings and at high speeds. Automotive radar operates reliably in various environmental conditions, including rain, fog, and low light, thus providing stability and accuracy critical to safe vehicle autonomy. This paper reviews the latest innovations in automotive radar and explores its essential role in the automotive industry’s journey toward achieving fully autonomous vehicles. By examining cutting-edge radar sensor features and applications, this study demonstrates how automotive radar technology effectively addresses perception and safety challenges, ensuring robust and consistent performance even under adverse conditions.

Pages: 27 to 28

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2025

Publication date: March 9, 2025

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-3913

ISBN: 978-1-68558-241-8

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Dates: from March 9, 2025 to March 13, 2025