Customer stories - Transportation
Taking autonomous driver assistance to the next level
Intelligent antenna technology drives connectivity performance, enhances road safety and supports emission reduction.
Game-changing technology for holistic vehicle connectivity
Rising adoption of 5G technology is driving automotive manufacturers to constantly push for innovations that support holistic vehicle connectivity. Innovative advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technology utilises radar sensors and cameras to increase vehicle and road safety by offering features such as adaptive cruise control, low speed manoeuvring, satellite navigation, obstacle detection and traffic warnings. Continental, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of ADAS and a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry, was looking for a breakthrough antenna technology that can help them achieve strategic growth targets set by the rapidly-evolving and competitive automotive sector. The need for high-performance intelligent antenna solutions that can ensure performance and safety in wide-ranging on-road conditions are needed to make autonomous driving more intelligent, secure and efficient.
Navigating through fog, rain and darkness
Radar antenna performance is crucial for next-generation ADAS designs and need to meet the stringent requirements of quality, costs and safety regulations. The antenna has to deal with potential interferences such as nearby objects and electromagnetic sources. The radar signals also need to provide comprehensive information like the exact location of an object, its height and speed, also under adverse weather conditions with low visibility. The radar antenna from HUBER+SUHNER ensures a high level of signal integrity that offers a more accurate picture of the traffic situation from up to 300 meters and even in poor visibility and weather conditions. In 2021, Continental appointed HUBER+SUHNER to collaborate, manufacture and deploy its smart radar antenna technology into Continental’s ADAS solutions.
“HUBER+SUHNER is committed to developing innovative solutions for Tier 1 automotive suppliers like Continental. Our radar antenna solution is unmatched in terms of range, resolution, and performance, while they also help to eliminate complexity and ensure reliability as well as road safety even under difficult on-road conditions.”
Stefan A. Schmidt, Head of Sales ADAS and Data Transmission at HUBER+SUHNER
Boosting signal integrity for better road safety
The smart radar antenna from HUBER+SUHNER is IATF16949 certified and one of the few long-range radar antennas in the market. It is designed for low signal loss while accommodating larger bandwidth. The radar antenna also has a wider antenna aperture that offers higher data resolution, which is a key technology differentiator that helps Continental push the boundaries in ADAS innovations and further advance holistic vehicle connectivity. By maximising data quality and resolution, the antenna technology from HUBER+SUHNER advances future-proof autonomous driving solutions with enhanced safety, efficiency and comfort.
“As ADAS continue to make their way into vehicles, HUBER+SUHNER offers the expertise for a differentiated radar technology that surpasses the ever-increasing requirements for stricter safety features and regulations needed for autonomous mobility.”
Rainer Steck, Head of Product Line ADAS at ADC Automotive Distance Control GmbH, a Contintental Company
