Episode 103 – Cracking The Code Of Automotive Radar: An Inside Look With Arbe’s Chief Radar Officer
December 9, 2024
30 minutes
Autonomous Driving Technology
In this episode, Bill Brock interviewed Gonen Barkan, Chief Radar Officer at Arbe. Gonen shared his extensive experience in the world of automotive radar. He offered a deep dive into the challenges and breakthroughs in building reliable, high-resolution radar systems for autonomous vehicles.
They explored the complexities of radar technology and how it differs from traditional vision-based systems. They also highlighted Arbe’s innovative approach to “imaging radar” that provides a rich, multidimensional data stream to power advanced autonomous driving features. Gonen discusses the importance of radar resilience in adverse weather conditions and how his team tackled unique challenges like detecting objects buried under snow.
They also discussed the broader landscape of the automotive industry. Barkan reflected on his time at GM and the struggles traditional automakers face in adapting to the rapid technological shifts driven by companies like Tesla. He shared his perspective on the role of software and the need for a shift in mindset to embrace autonomous driving capabilities.
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