On-device AI Radar
Fortem Technologies, a U.S.-based anti-drone solution (C-UAS) manufacturer located in Utah, and its official reseller KAITUS Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter KAITUS) announced the completion of development for the mobile radar TrueView® R40, the successor model to the TrueView® R30 radar.
First unveiled as a prototype at the U.S. Army Association annual event last October, the R40 is equipped with an on-device AI chip and is scheduled for official release in South Korea through KAITUS in the first half of this year.
The manufacturer states that the product’s technology for filtering clutter and noise has been innovatively advanced by adding on-device AI to the existing AI-based deep learning technology. This enables overcoming all urban obstacles such as leaves scattered by the wind, noise generated from building air conditioners, and flags at government offices beyond the aerial domain. Noise is accumulated into the AI database through deep learning. By filtering noise, it is possible to recognize only the subtle information of targets located farther away, thereby also enjoying the effect of increased maximum detection range.
A more critical advancement is the capability to detect while on a moving vehicle. Using radar on moving vehicles is challenging due to excessive noise caused by the engine and road vibrations. Therefore, current vehicle-mounted products must stop after reaching the operation site before use, but the R40 can be used while moving at speeds up to 60 km/h. Thanks to this “game changer” feature, it is expected to be utilized in various fields including VIP security and tank mounting during wartime. The product’s size is also about that of a typical laptop, making it lightweight and low in power consumption, which provides various advantages for vehicle mobility or remote area installation.
A KAITUS representative emphasized, “Customers will be able to freely choose between the R30 and R40 depending on their air defense purposes, and the biggest advantage of this new product is that it is a mobile radar,” adding, “Samsung Electronics’ world-first release of an on-device AI smartphone caused a significant impact in the electronics industry, and this technology is increasingly being applied to defense electronic equipment including radar for multiple purposes. KAITUS will also strive to advance the domestic defense sector in line with this trend.”
As the need for mobile (vehicle) anti-drone systems arises globally, there is an urgent demand for high-performance, low-power compact radars. Along with this, attention is focused on what kind of new wave the introduction of radars capable of detection while moving will bring to domestic and international markets.
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