Demo: next-gen UWB for in-cabin sensing

Close-up of a circuit board with a chip and gold antenna traces for wireless connectivity

In the automotive industry, ultra-wideband (UWB) techniques are being adopted for secure keyless entrance solutions.

Resulting from ongoing R&D work on advanced UWB transceiver design and sensing algorithms, imec’s UWB program is extending the UWB radio functionality to include radar for in-cabin sensing.

The robust and reliable UWB radio transceivers are a solid alternative to the current costly and power-hungry sensors.

At the 2023 edition of ITF World, imec showcased the capabilities of UWB for two applications:

Vital sign sensing

Gesture recognition

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