Radio Location Sensors for Autonomous Robotic Vehicles

Description

The development is a new compact multichannel radio-location sensor with superresolution digital signal processing that provides a several-fold higher angular resolution within a single range-rate cell.

The objective is, by combining these sensors with video data, to deliver a fully automated operation of vehicles in any weather and time of day.

Specifications

Dimensions (no larger than): 10x10x3 cm
Frequency range: 10–77 GHz
Average radiated power: 500 mW
Receiving channels: 8
Maximum range: 5000 m
Radio location signal band: 50–1000 MHz
Range resolution: up to 0.5 m
Angular resolution within a single range-rate cell: 1 degree

Advantages

Accuracy. Resolution that is six times higher compared to conventional methods for array pattern formation

Small size. Made possible by progressive signal processing algorithms

Balance. No moving elements

All-weather operation. Operation unaffected by weather conditions, in contrast to optic sensors

Versatility. The system can be scaled up or down for specific purposes

Application

Collision avoidance systems for UAV

Artificial vision for UAV

Robotics