Webasto deploys Roof Sensor Modules in trucks and robotaxis

Autonomous driving Webasto deploys Roof Sensor Modules in trucks and robotaxis

2024-07-31 Source: Press release | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

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The Roof Sensor Module, previously developed for automated driving of passenger cars, makes Webasto ready for use in robotaxis and autonomous trucks. A US robot taxi manufacturer will integrate the component into its vehicle.

Webasto's Roof Sensor Module can now also be used in robotaxis and trucks.(Image: Webasto) — Webasto's Roof Sensor Module can now also be used in robotaxis and trucks.
(Image: Webasto)

In addition to integrating individual static and extendable lidar modules into cars, Webasto has developed complete roof modules containing sensor technologies such as camera, radar and lidar. In the US, the supplier was able to secure a customer project with a robotaxi manufacturer and is providing the Roof Sensor Module (RSM) for the vehicle. Now, it's moving into the commercial vehicle sector, as Thomas Schütt, Head of Research and Development Roof at Webasto, explains: "The next big step in this development field will be autonomous trucks. The requirements for sensor integration in terms of shocks, environmental detection and runtime are even more demanding here, and we can make optimal use of our expertise from the car sector. For example, a compact sensor strip from Webasto, in which various sensors and functions for sensor availability are integrated, reliably transmits signals and important environmental information to the vehicle control unit. For Webasto, this technical development represents a strategic expansion of the product portfolio, which now includes sensor modules for cars, robot taxis and people movers, up to autonomous trucks.

It's the combination that does it

One of the biggest challenges is guaranteeing the complete functionality of the detection systems. To do this, the supplier combines automated cleaning and thermal management systems with sensor solutions. Functions for cleaning, defrosting, and defogging as well as for sensor cooling ensure the sensors are available in various weather conditions. Depending on customer requirements, various sensors can be combined in the RSM to create visually appealing solutions. (se)

Opsys Tech intends to enhance sensor technology's performance and cost-effectiveness with its compact solid-state lidar sensors, thereby giving automated environment recognition a renewed push. (Image:Opsys)

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