Pave the way for smart parking functions

Increasingly sophisticated radar systems support everyday life on the roads and increase driving pleasure. Especially when combined with image processing and ultrasonic sensors, radar systems enable more powerful 360-degree sensing in a variety of different conditions. This means that it works even in difficult conditions such as rain, fog and darkness, where traditional sensor systems are less reliable. This also makes parking and parking easier.

Parking aids take advantage of recent advances in radar, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to process radar signals. These techniques increase the accuracy of classifying objects in the vehicle environment. This trend is fueled by the rapid development of pattern recognition algorithms and the use of flexible, centralized computing platforms such as those offered by Aptiv.

Diverse application possibilities

One example is in-vehicle image processing systems to differentiate objects such as vehicles, pedestrians, and obstacles. Machine learning is used in conjunction with radar signals to train the systems. Image processing is still essential for many parking applications. Because it can be used to read signs and recognize road markings. The captured data is combined with radar data through sensor fusion. This creates the best possible image of the areas around the drive system.

The possible applications are diverse: with so-called parking memory, for example, the system recognizes and classifies all stationary objects in the area once the driver has repeatedly parked in a certain location. A virtual map is created based on this data. On subsequent trips, the system collects the recorded data so that the map is always up to date.

The software operates automated parking functions

Parking aids are no longer just a pure convenience, but have become an essential component of modern vehicle automation. Therefore, you must meet all the security requirements of this technology. Their functionality will continue to evolve in the future – from Level 2 to Level 4 automated driving and beyond. The most powerful and cost-effective parking automation solutions will be parking automation solutions that combine the innovations of driver assistant systems with the power of AI-powered radar. It therefore allows greater independence.

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