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Radar Sensor Applications: Revolutionizing 9 Key Industries (With Visual Guides)​​

4/5/2025

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Introduction: The Core Value of Radar Sensors​​
With breakthroughs in IoT and AI, radar sensors are reshaping industrial, medical, and transportation sectors through their ​​non-contact detection, obstacle penetration, and all-weather operation​​ capabilities. This article explores ​​9 transformative applications​​ with technical case studies and market trends. 

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1. Autonomous Vehicles & V2X​​
​​​​Technical Highlights​​: 77GHz radar achieves ±2cm precision for L4 autonomy
​​Case Study​​: Tesla Autopilot uses 4D imaging radar for rain/snow detection

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2. Industrial Automation​​
​​​​Applications​​:
Non-contact liquid level detection (chemical/warehousing)Worker safety systems (24GHz radar + AI behavior analysis)
​​Data​​: ABI Research forecasts $1.2B industrial radar market by 2025

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3. Smart Homes & Buildings​​
​​​​Innovations​​:
Xiaomi/华为's mmWave radar for energy-saving lighting Hospital bed radar for non-contact vital signs monitoring

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4. Agriculture & Environmental Monitoring​​
​​​​Breakthrough​​: FMCW radar achieves 1m underground root monitoring
​​Case​​: Dutch smart greenhouses improve irrigation efficiency by 30%

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5. Healthcare Monitoring​​
​​​​Technology​​: Doppler radar detects 0.1mm chest movement for cardiac monitoring
​​Case​​: Elderly care facilities using radar for 24/7 fall prevention

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6. Smart Retail & Hospitality​​
​​​​Applications​​:
Supermarket foot traffic analysis Restaurant table occupancy detection

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7. Drone & UAV Applications​​
​​​​Features​​:
360° collision avoidance with 150° FOV <50m detection range for indoor navigation

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8. Smart Infrastructure​​
​​​​Case​​:
Airport runway intrusion detection
Smart parking lot entry systems with 10m detection range ​​​​Technical Evolution & Challenges​​
​​​​Trends​​:
60GHz SoCs enabling AR/VR applications <5mW sleep mode for battery-operated devices
​​Challenges​​: Signal interference in multi-sensor environments
​​Conclusion: Building the Sensor Ecosystem​​
Radar sensors are becoming the ​​foundational data layer​​ for digital twins.

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Intelligent sensing, the charm of IoT intelligent sensors

2/20/2025

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In the stage of modern life and industry, IoT smart sensors are like heroes behind the scenes, silently playing a huge role. Our company focuses on this field and carefully creates various high-quality sensors. Today, let's take you to appreciate their magic.

Liquid level sensors make life smarter. Have you ever been troubled by water tank overflow? Liquid level sensors are here to save you! This artifact can monitor the water level in real time and remind you to deal with it in time through the intelligent system, so you don't have to worry about accidents. It is not only suitable for home water towers, but also widely used in factories, farmland irrigation and other scenes to improve production efficiency.
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Pressure sensor, safety guardian

In the industrial field, pressure sensor is an indispensable "safety guard". It can accurately measure the pressure changes of various gases and liquids to ensure the safety and stability of the production process. Whether it is oil extraction or chemical plants, pressure sensors are silently guarding the smooth operation of every link.
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Radar sensor, a new height of technology

Imagine that you can accurately measure distance and speed without contact. This is the charm of radar sensors! It shines in the fields of autonomous driving, smart security, etc., making future life full of infinite possibilities. The application of radar sensors has brought technology into our lives.

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Level meter, a good helper for precise control

For industries that need to accurately control material storage, the level meter is the best choice. It can accurately measure the height or weight of materials in the container, help managers make reasonable decisions, and avoid waste of resources. Whether it is food processing or pharmaceutical production, the level meter is the secret weapon to improve production efficiency.

Wireless radar level sensor, convenient new experience

Say goodbye to tedious wiring work, the wireless radar level sensor brings a new experience. It can be easily installed in various complex environments, remotely transmit data, and let you grasp the dynamics of the liquid level anytime, anywhere. This innovative design makes monitoring simpler and more efficient. Get rid of the constraints of cables, more flexible installation, more convenient data transmission, suitable for various complex environments, and provide a perfect solution for liquid level monitoring in special scenarios.

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Angle alarm, safety warning expert
For occasions that require precise angle control, this alarm is simply a magic weapon!
When the equipment tilts beyond the safe range, the angle alarm will immediately sound an alarm to prevent accidents. This small device plays an important role in construction, heavy machinery operation and other fields to protect the lives of workers.

#IoT sensor #Smart life #Industrial automation #Level sensor #Pressure sensor #Radar sensor #Level meter #Angle alarm

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What is the difference between a liquid level meter and a radar level meter?

1/2/2025

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A level meter is a general term for an instrument used to measure the height of a liquid. It can use a variety of measurement principles and technologies, while a radar level meter is a special type of level meter that uses radar technology for non-contact measurement of liquid levels. The following is a detailed analysis of the differences between level meters and radar level meters and their ability to measure interface levels:

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1. Measurement principle
Level meter:
The measurement principles of level meters vary, including static pressure measurement (such as immersion level meter), buoyancy measurement (such as float level meter), capacitance measurement, ultrasonic measurement, etc.
Radar level meter:
The radar level meter is based on the emission and reception of electromagnetic waves (microwaves), and uses the Faraday electromagnetic induction principle to determine the liquid level by measuring the propagation time and reflection characteristics of electromagnetic waves in the liquid medium.
2. Structural composition
Level meter:
The structural form varies depending on the measurement principle. For example, a float level meter contains a float and a mechanical indicating mechanism, and an ultrasonic level meter contains an ultrasonic transmitter and receiver.
Radar level gauge: It usually consists of a radar sensor (antenna), an electronic processing unit, a display and a mounting part. The antenna is in direct contact with the measured medium.
3. Installation method
Level gauge: The installation method varies according to the type of level gauge. Some need to be immersed in the liquid (such as a submersible level gauge), while others can be installed externally (such as an ultrasonic level gauge).
Radar level gauge: It is usually installed on the top of the container, with the antenna pointing vertically downward. It is a non-contact measurement and is suitable for high-pressure, high-temperature or corrosive media.
4. Application scenarios
Level gauge: It has a wide range of application scenarios, including water treatment, food processing, chemical industry, petroleum, pharmaceuticals and other fields.
Radar level gauge: It is particularly suitable for measuring corrosive, viscous, high-temperature, high-pressure or media with a lot of foam.
5. Measurement accuracy
Level gauge: The accuracy depends on the type and quality of the level gauge. Level gauges based on different principles have different accuracy.
Radar level gauge: It usually provides high-precision measurement, is less affected by the external environment, and has good stability.
6. Maintenance requirements
Level meter:
Maintenance requirements vary by type, such as float level meter needs to clean mechanical blockage regularly, ultrasonic level meter needs to pay attention to the cleaning of the probe.
Radar level meter:
Maintenance is relatively simple, and due to non-contact measurement, it is not easily affected by medium contamination.
7. Interface measurement capability
Level meter:
Not all types of level meters are suitable for measuring interface level, such as float level meter and immersion level meter are generally not suitable for interface level measurement.
Radar level meter:
Due to its high accuracy and non-contact measurement characteristics, radar level meter can be used to measure the interface between different media, especially when there is a significant difference in dielectric constant between the media.
8. Cost considerations
Level meter:
Cost varies by type and accuracy, with a wide range of options from economical to high-end.
Radar level meter:
Usually more expensive, but due to its high accuracy and low maintenance characteristics, the long-term operating cost may be lower.

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Conclusion
There are significant differences between level gauges and radar level gauges in terms of measurement principle, structural composition, installation method, application scenario, measurement accuracy, maintenance requirements, interface position measurement capability, and cost. Radar level gauges are particularly suitable for high-precision measurement and interface position measurement under harsh environmental conditions, while traditional level gauges are more economical and practical in some simple application scenarios.
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Radar, a promising future

12/20/2024

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     Radar applications are expanding beyond traditional uses, driven by new regulations and advances in radar technology. This trend is occurring not only in established industries such as automotive, industrial, and defense, but also in new areas such as consumer electronics and healthcare. Improvements in accuracy, size, cost, and power consumption make radar a good fit for these new markets, opening the door to huge opportunities.
     Overall, the radar module market is expected to reach nearly $36.5 billion by 2029, representing a 5% compound annual growth rate from 2023 revenues of $26.7 billion.
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Some Trends in Radar
   The shift from GaAs to SiGe and now CMOS radar modules is groundbreaking in the rapidly evolving world of automotive technology. This advancement has not only slashed costs, but also foreshadows that the price of a standard 77GHz radar could plummet to $30 by 2030. There is a concerted effort to reduce the average selling price of cutting-edge 4D imaging radars to accommodate OEM budget constraints.
Despite advances in radar technology, current capabilities still fall short of the demands of fully autonomous driving. Module manufacturers are actively exploring various architectural approaches to bridge this gap, aiming to expand the field of view and improve angular resolution. The experimentation involves adding RF channels, increasing computing power, or mixing both strategies for the best results. It’s a vibrant outlook that fosters innovation in pursuit of the ultimate goal of autonomous driving.
   In addition, OEMs are leading a major shift toward vehicle centralization, which is expected to be fully realized between 2030 and 2035. This shift foreshadows a future where more affordable and compact radars with enhanced computing power and superior system performance will become standard for a truly autonomous driving experience.
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   As mentioned in last year’s report, OEMs are increasing the rate of radar in cars. Several developments are happening or expected to happen. This includes switching from 24 GHz to 77 GHz, moving away from traditional radars without elevation capabilities, and moving from a limited list of tracked objects to 4D radars as baseline and imaging radars in advanced cases. There is also a trend towards centralizing radar computation and moving from planar PCB antennas to 3D waveguides.
   In addition to external radar sensors for driver assistance, car interior monitoring is also gaining attention. The first implementation is driver monitoring systems to ensure that the driver is focused on the road ahead. Starting with child presence detection, car occupant monitoring systems are a natural extension of passenger safety. Although it can also be used to improve the user experience. Next comes object monitoring, such as the position of seats or headrests.
CPD systems have become a requirement in several markets (ASEAN NCAP, Euro NCAP) since 2022/2023, but the system itself is not regulated. In most cases, indirect methods (such as door opening cycle tracking and driver alerts) are used. However, starting in 2025, Euro NCAP will make direct sensing mandatory, which could change the market dynamics for in-car monitoring.
   Radar is particularly well suited for this task, as it can detect children in flip-up baby seats. It can also be used for vital signs monitoring.
   Meanwhile, automotive radar sensors are beginning a paradigm shift, as Yole said in a report last year. Their task has evolved from tracking a limited list of moving objects to generating perception maps.
The first breakthrough improvement is the use of radar modules (the fourth “D” of radar) for altitude measurement. This is key to deciding whether to drive over road debris and under bridges, and is the focus of the fifth generation of radars from leading manufacturers.
   But the most important breakthrough required is an order of magnitude increase in the angular resolution required for correct target separation. The first so-called imaging radars achieved 1° angular resolution by extending the MIMO concept. The principle is to increase the number of transmitting and receiving antennas to obtain a larger virtual antenna array aperture. However, there are some physical limitations to antenna scaling, first of all the size of the array. Another limiting factor is the computing power and memory resources required for such an array. The solution may be computing centralization. With a centralized architecture, the computational part of the radar may be removed and moved to a regional ECU. The radar will become cheaper and smaller, and its computing power will be enhanced, thereby improving its performance.
   Again. Vehicle centralization is a new trend for OEMs and is expected to become a reality around 2030-2035. The performance of the RF sensor itself has improved significantly. Key quality factors have improved and temperature stability is better. At the same time, the integration level has been further enhanced due to the development towards mature CMOS technology.
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Increasing competition forces chipmakers to reassess their strategies
​  data shows that in 2022, six major players still dominate the radar market: Continental, Aptiv, Bosch, Hella (now Forvia), Denso and Veoneer (later Magna). However, these companies face challenges in customer willingness to invest in software-defined vehicles. They also face growing competition from China, such as SAIC's Hasco and BYD's FinDreams Technology. Many have received funding since 2015.
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   At the semiconductor level, the market in 2022 is dominated by the duopoly of NXP and Infineon. TI is the largest competitor; Renesas is just now positioning itself with a full portfolio, while Arbe has gained market acceptance and started generating revenues as its solutions are accepted by Chinese Tier 1s and a prominent European Tier 1 (Veoneer). Another important player ready to seize the automotive radar market opportunity is MobilEye. The company plans to offer commercial radar services on its next-generation “Chauffeur” by 2025.
  Most semiconductor radar players are positioned for edge processing, which is the main market today and will likely be the main market for the next five years. However, as mentioned above, the shift to centralized radar computing has already begun.
  The radar module market is highly competitive, with numerous companies vying for market share. Competition is intense in all segments, from the crowded automotive radar to the specialized field of industrial applications. As a result, module suppliers are constantly pushing prices down to remain competitive. The recent momentum of collaboration between OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, chipmakers, and antenna manufacturers reveals the strategic stance taken by each player.
  While the module supplier landscape is fragmented, the radar equipment market is highly competitive, with only a few players in the lead. These incumbents, who typically supply across industries, are now facing a new wave of competition from completely different players, from consumer electronics companies to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers looking to climb the value chain by developing their own chips.
  Recent technological advancements are expected to leave their mark on the market this year, heralding a major shift in the supply chain landscape. CMOS-based radars integrate transceiver and processing functions into a single radar chip, promising cost savings, space efficiency, and supply chain simplification for OEMs. In addition, automotive companies are preparing for a transformational phase in electronics/electronic architectures that will fundamentally redefine the roles of industry players.
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The Differences between Ultrasonic Radar Sensors, Millimeter Radar Wave Sensors, and Lidar Sensors

10/28/2024

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Ultrasonic radar sensors are widely used sensing hardware in the automotive field, such as the reversing radar on our cars, which uses it.
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Its principle of action is that the transmitter sends out ultrasonic waves, which are reflected when encountering obstacles and are received by the receiver, thus obtaining the specific distance between obstacles. However, the scattering angle of ultrasonic waves is large, not conducive to long-distance recovery of signals, so the working distance of the ultrasonic radar is not very far, between 0.1-3 meters with high accuracy. However, it should be noted that ultrasonic radar is susceptible to weather conditions, the propagation speed of different weather is different, and the speed of the car is also a factor affecting the accuracy.
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Ⅱ Millimeter Wave Radar Sensor
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The wavelength of millimeter wave radar sensor is between 1mm-10mm, with strong penetrability, can easily penetrate plastic, paint and other materials. Therefore, millimeter wave radar sensors are often installed in the bumper, and even on the body side skeleton. It works by transmitting millimeter waves out, reflecting them when they encounter an object, and then being accepted by the reflector, which calculates the distance through the time difference.
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Unlike ultrasonic radar, millimeter wave radar because of strong penetration, foggy days, dust, smoke and other environments have no effect, the only thing to pay attention to is the rainy days, will be affected by the slightest, but the overall performance is still better than ultrasonic radar. In addition, millimeter wave radar detection distance is also farther, up to 200 meters. Because of this, millimeter-wave radar is also a key part of the high-speed cruise distance-keeping function.
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However, millimeter-wave radar also has some small shortcomings, that is, in the detection of pedestrians such as reflective surface of small objects, millimeter-wave radar is easy to false alarms. For this problem, car companies have also done the corresponding “remedy”, such as through the combination of detection with high-precision camera.
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Ⅲ Lidar Sensor
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The signal emitted by LIDAR sensor is not sound waves but laser beams. The system can determine a lot of information by comparing the signals reflected back from the target, such as target distance, orientation, height, speed and even shape and other parameters. In addition, LIDAR has a relatively long detection range, up to 500 meters in the automotive sector.
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In addition to its long detection range, LIDAR is also characterized by its ability to detect lane lines. LIDAR relies on the unique intensity of the reflected light signal to distinguish lane lines. In terms of working principle, it is simpler and more secure.
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However, the cost of LIDAR sensors is higher than that of millimeter wave radar sensors, which is why, at present, there is no large-scale use of this technology on the market.
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Millimeter-wave radar sensors in automotive applications

10/27/2024

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Automotive millimeter wave radar sensor is currently categorized mainly by operating frequency, mainly focused on 24G, 60G, 77G, 79GHz. these operating frequency bands are not simply controlled by the OEM or equipment parts suppliers, but there is a special counterpart of the national regulations, the radar's frequency in any one country is subject to strict control.
 
In addition, millimeter wave radars are also categorized according to their operating modes, with pulsed and continuous wave types. The former sends out waves intermittently, and the latter sends out waves continuously outward to detect the position of objects, and the former has basically been eliminated due to its general functional effect.
 
The latter is roughly divided into CW (constant frequency continuous wave, only speed can not measure distance), FSK (frequency shift keying continuous wave, can detect the specific and speed of a single target), FMCW (frequency modulated continuous wave, can be realized on multiple targets to measure the distance and speed) several kinds of function with the order of progress, of course, the cost is also progressive.
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ⅠWhere is millimeter wave radar generally arranged on a car?
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Considering that millimeter wave radar is mainly used to detect the distance between the front and rear of the car as well as the angle, it is installed on the front side on most products.
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A part of the car models are integrated behind the logo. Considering that the signal quality has to be guaranteed, the surface of the logo in this part of the car models is mostly very smooth and does not have the three-dimensional effect of the traditional logo design.
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Another part of the model is installed in the center of the front bumper, which is relatively simple and direct, and the signal quality is also guaranteed.
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However, considering its installation position is too far down, most of the application models are SUVs and other products with slightly higher ground clearance.
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Ⅱ The working principle of millimeter wave radar sensor
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Like all radars, millimeter wave radar works by sending out waves through a vibrator, bouncing back after touching an object, being received by the receiving antenna, and calculating the distance to the front vehicle based on the time difference after sampling, filtering, and converting.
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Of course, most of the current vehicle millimeter wave radar can be calculated together with the speed of the car, the principle is to send out the millimeter wave is not a fixed frequency, but the frequency of the emitted waveform according to the time change, that is, variable frequency.
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This can be based on the returned waveform time difference and cycle length according to the Doppler effect to calculate the speed of the car.
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Ⅲ How millimeter wave radar sensors are used in smart connected vehicles

Millimeter wave radar is only related to two functions in most scenarios on vehicles, one is ACC cruise and the other is AEB active braking.

One of the ACC cruise needs millimeter wave radar will be the distance between the front car and the speed difference between the two cars to determine whether the speed judgment is in a reasonable range, occurring too close or the front car speed is too slow to slow down in time to keep a fixed distance from the front car, i.e., to follow the car driving.
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If there is no vehicle detected in front of the vehicle is quite simple, according to the set speed can be driven.
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AEB active braking is relatively simple, if the vehicle in front of you is too slow or there is a foreign object in front of you, after the distance determination, you can brake directly with the maximum force, on the one hand, to avoid accidents, and on the other hand, if you can't avoid it, you can also reduce the consequences of accidents, in order to improve the safety of driving.
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Principle of virtual mouse using millimeter-wave radar sensors

10/24/2024

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The principle of using millimeter wave radar sensor to realize virtual mouse is to control the movement and clicking operation of the mouse by detecting the movement of the user's finger. Specifically, the millimeter wave radar can detect the position and movement trajectory of the user's finger in space, and then convert this information into the mouse's moving and clicking operations. For example, when the user's finger moves in space, the millimeter wave radar can detect changes in the position of the finger and convert these changes into movement operations of the mouse; when the user's finger makes clicking motions, the millimeter wave radar can detect the clicking motions of the finger and convert these motions into clicking operations of the mouse.
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Scenarios for virtual mouse applications using millimeter wave radar sensors

10/22/2024

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Smart Home
In the field of smart home, the use of millimeter wave radar to realize the virtual mouse can provide users with a more convenient way of interaction. Users can control the switch, brightness, temperature and other operations of smart home devices through finger movement, without the need to use the traditional remote control or cell phone APP.

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
In the field of virtual reality and augmented reality, the use of millimeter wave radar to realize virtual mouse can provide users with a more natural and intuitive interaction experience. Users can control the movement of objects in the virtual scene, menu selection and other operations through the movement of fingers, without the need to use the traditional handle or keyboard.

Medical field
In the medical field, the use of millimeter wave radar to realize the virtual mouse can provide more convenient interaction for the disabled or patients with limited mobility. Patients can control the operation of medical equipment through finger movement, such as adjusting the height and angle of the hospital bed, without the need to use traditional buttons or handles.
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Industrial Control
In the field of industrial control, the use of millimeter wave radar to realize the virtual mouse can provide a safer and more convenient way for workers to interact. Workers can control the operation of industrial equipment, such as starting, stopping, adjusting the speed, etc., through the movement of their fingers without direct contact with the equipment, thus reducing the occurrence of workplace accidents.
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Millimeter-wave radar sensors enable the hood gesture scanning sensing

10/20/2024

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Infrared, ultrasonic, camera, and other sensors can be used for gesture scanning perception (and voice control), and millimeter-wave radar sensors are also gradually exploring a number of emerging areas to expand the viability of radar sensors. Gesture scanning sensing in hoods, although niche, also has room for survival.
 
Most of the researchers only consider the definition and recognition rate of gesture actions, while few of them consider the effect of human motion on the accuracy of gesture recognition. Human motion and gesture actions are difficult to distinguish in 24G radar with low resolution. Some schemes are to limit the sensing distance of human gestures, such as limiting it to 40 cm, only gestures within 40 cm are detected, and at the same time require that the human body can not be close. But this approach is hardly acceptable for hood sensing and most other gesture recognition applications.
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Low-cost radar sensors mainly detect the motion of the gesture, such as forward, backward, left, right, up, down, drawing circles, etc., and the gestures must be dynamic (not considering ISAR imaging). Its outputs are the distance, speed, angle, and power of the gesture changes over a period of time, and their correlation of these information.
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Non-contact radar sensor for controlling a light switch

10/16/2024

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Non-contact radar sensor for controlling light switches also include the following:

1. Bluetooth or Wi-Fi enabled smart switches
These can be controlled via a mobile app on your smartphone or other compatible devices. You can turn the lights on or off remotely from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection. For example, when you're about to arrive home, you can turn on the lights in advance using your phone to make the house more welcoming.
 
2. Motion sensor switches
These detect movement in the area and automatically turn the lights on when motion is detected and turn them off after a period of no movement. They are commonly used in areas like staircases and storage rooms where hands-free operation is convenient and energy savings can be achieved.
 
3. Voice-activated switches
Integrated with virtual assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, these switches respond to voice commands to turn lights on or off. For instance, simply saying "Turn on the lights" can activate the lights without any physical contact.
Non-contact radar sensor for controlling a light switch
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