Arbe Robotics Ltd. (Nasdaq: ARBE) ("Arbe"), a global leader in next-generation 4D Imaging Radar Solutions, announced today that Weifu High-Technology Group, a major tier 1 supplier in the Chinese automotive market, is launching the customer road pilot phase of its Arbe-based Radar Systems, by manufacturing complete radar systems using Arbe's Imaging Radar Chipset and delivering them to leading autonomous driving companies and major automotive OEMs. Weifu said that it is scheduled to be in full production by the end of 2022.
"Arbe's ultra-high-resolution Imaging Radar chipset is by far the most advanced radar solution on the market today," says Qu Cao, Vice Director of New Energy and Connection Technology Development of Weifu. "We believe that our relationship with Arbe will help accelerate ADAS and autonomous vehicle disruption by providing a 4D Imaging Radar Solution delivering unparalleled safety. Arbe transformed the functionality of radar by adding high-level capabilities and functionality at a price point competitive to any other solution on the market."
Weifu is developing radar systems, based on Arbe's technology and the OEM's individual requirements, and has a radar manufacturing plant in China. The collaboration focuses on mass market production, safety compliance, and providing customized 4D Imaging Radar Solution to automotive OEMs and for autonomous vehicles, trucks, commercial vehicles, and traffic applications.
"China is the largest vehicle market in the world, furthering our relationship with Weifu is a great next step towards addressing the tremendous business opportunities in the region," says Kobi Marenko, Chief Executive Officer of Arbe. "Our relationship with Weifu will ensure that vehicles in China will be equipped with Arbe's 4D Imaging Radar Chipset Solution, providing an unparalleled level of safety to vehicles, using superior object detection and advanced perception capabilities to prevent accidents."
Arbe's chipset provides ultra-high resolution and supports over 100,000 detections per frame and includes a radar antenna with a form factor that fits automakers sizing and mounting specifications.