Valeo has secured a contract for advanced safety technologies with a North American electric vehicle manufacturer. The company will deploy its corner radar suite, including both hardware and embedded software, for the auto maker’s L2+ and L3 system.
The latest generation of radar has been engineered to enable essential life-saving features, including automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane keeping assist (LKA) as well as safe exit protection (SEP). Valeo’s radar system can also support eyes-off functions that could be added over-the-air by the OEM at a later date.
“This landmark win with a major North American auto maker validates the unrivaled performance of our next-generation radar in the most demanding environments,” said Marc Vrecko, CEO of Valeo Brain Division.
“With 50 times the resolution of the previous generation, this technology fully meets OEM expectations for integration flexibility and low power consumption, while supporting advanced parking features. This new contract is in line with Valeo’s Elevate 2028 growth objectives in the region and supports Valeo’s mission to democratize state-of-the-art safety technology for greater road safety.”
The radar platform is designed for maximum modularity. The American OEM will be able to customize the hardware configuration without increasing hardware complexity, to offer driving and parking functions from entry-level to Level 3 autonomy.
Beyond its technical versatility, the suite is built for global compliance, enabling five-star NCAP ratings and meeting General Safety Regulation (GSR) requirements.
Valeo’s radar family and 360° situational awareness
Valeo’s radar family combines extreme sensitivity with high-performance computing and integrated artificial intelligence. The company offers both front and corner radars to ensure the reliable detection of small objects over short and long range.
The front radar offers long-range vision capable of detecting hazards at distances of up to 250m, ensuring reliable object detection and safe navigation even at high speeds. To ensure peak performance in challenging environments like tunnels or adverse weather, the technology uses advanced interference robustness and waveguide antenna technology. The high-performance computer architecture supports deep-learning-based fusion, making these vehicles ready for future centralized AI software stacks.
In addition to forward-facing safety, the radar sensors create a protective cocoon around the vehicle. These sensors power critical functions such as blind spot detection, lane change assist, rear cross-traffic alerts as well as advanced parking features ensuring safe autonomous vehicle maneuvering in tight low-speed scenarios.
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