Radar-AI platform
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | ACCONEER AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 391 500 |
| Project duration | November 2019 - February 2020 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | The strategic innovation programme Electronic Components and Systems: |
Purpose and goal
The project objective was to capture the best of two technology development trends, radar and AI, and establish a radar-AI proof-of-concept platform to pave way for a continued Research and Innovation project. The project has been successful in completing the objective. At CES in Las Vegas January 2020 Imagimob and Acconeer jointly demonstrated the developed Radar-AI headphone concept to several potential customers. The development and interaction with customers have increased the understanding of the market and how the Radar-AI offer should evolve.
Expected results and effects
The result of the project is that Imagimob and Acconeer has established a good collaboration and an offer that can be presented to customers to attract interest for starting product development. The outcome of the project has also allowed us to complement the consortium with a new partner for a continued Research and Innovation project.
Planned approach and implementation
We have investigated the opportunities for mmWave Radar + AI to address challenges for user control of devices where size, cost, and power consumption are key constraints. Specifically, we have researched both technology and market opportunities for gesture control of headphones, but the findings apply also to other applications where size, cost, or sanitary condition prohibits the use of a touch screen. The project has been successful in delivering and we have also identified key market and technology issues that needs to be addressed in a continued Research and Innovation project.