Revolutionising Vehicle Safety: Radar Technology Explained | Wojciech Debski - VP Engineering, Radar Systems at indie Semiconductor

In this episode of The IoT Podcast, we're joined by Wojciech Debski - VP Engineering, Radar Systems at indie Semiconductor to discuss the role of radar technology in the automotive industry and the expanding ways radar is being used for safety and comfort in the vehicle including detecting and recognising obstacles, monitoring driver wellness and enabling predictive maintenance. We’ll get into the cutting-edge applications of high-frequency radar technology in the automotive sector and how radar MMICs are enabling the miniaturisation and integration of sensors for more streamlined interiors. Chapters... 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:41 Indie Semiconductor's Focus on Radar MMICs 07:03 The Importance of Radar Technology in Automotive 10:28 Innovative Solutions and Higher Frequencies in Radar Technology 15:01 Enhancing Safety and Comfort with Radar Technology 23:47 Sensor Fusion and AI in Radar Technology 26:03 Distributed Intelligence and Future Architectures 30:39 Personal Insights and Inspirations Thank you to our season sponsor 5V Tech. Discover how 5V Tech can help you unlock your scaling potential in cutting-edge tech and IoT, here: https://www.weare5vtech.com/ ABOUT THE GUEST Wojciech Debski is the VP of Engineering for Radar Systems at indie Semiconductor, with expertise in RF for radar applications and a solid grasp of IEC standards. He brings hands-on experience in analog and mixed signal designs, using tools like ADS and PCB Design. With a focus on communication systems, he ensures seamless integration of radar technology, driving innovation in automotive safety and beyond. Connect with Wojciech: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wojciech-debski-86309361/ ABOUT indie Semiconductor indie Semiconductor, founded in 2007, is a pure-play automotive fabless chip company. They design chips for key features in modern cars like ADAS, connected car tech, and user experience. Their focus on automotive has made them a leader in the "autotech revolution." Find out more about indie Semiconductor: https://www.indiesemi.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE IOT PODCAST ON YOUR FAVOURITE LISTENING PLATFORM: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast Sign Up for exclusive email updates: https://theiotpodcast.com/get-exclusive-access/ Contact us to become a guest/partner: https://theiotpodcast.com/contact/ Follow host Tom White: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom5values/