Wideye Showcases Sensor Integration for Autonomous Driving

With the automotive industry's growing interest in safe, autonomous vehicles, the demand for sensor technology has never been greater. But what's the best way to integrate sensors into vehicles? Wideye, a company dedicated to improving mobility and driving safety, develops 360-degree field-of-view solutions for integrating sensors into vehicles.

Wideye is backed by AGC Automotive Europe, the European automotive glass subsidiary of the AGC Group, which specializes in the production of glazing solutions for automotive manufacturers. Since its founding in 2016, Wideye has focused on enabling the use of ADAS and making fully autonomous vehicles a reality. To do this, Wideye is now working closely with sensor suppliers, automotive suppliers and OEMs to bring its solutions for safe, autonomous driving to mass production soon. The goal: enabling seamless sensor integration thanks to Wideye glass solution  

At IAA MOBILITY 2023, Wideye will showcase five innovative ADAS sensor integrations in a concept vehicle that allows optical sensors (cameras and LiDARs) to be seamlessly mounted on the vehicle, meeting OEM requirements and integration trends: on the roof, behind the windshield, on the B-pillarfender or bumper. 

To this end, Wideye has developed three product lines covering multiple integration use cases: first, so-called Vision Glazing, which allows LiDAR or camera sensors to be integrated into existing glass components on the windshield, rear window and side window. Second, 2D or 3D molded glass Trim to seamlessly integrate sensors into the vehicle's B-pillars, fenders, grille, and roof. And third, Optical Cover Glass to be mounted on the LiDAR housing itself as protective window. All thosesensors can be used for obstacle or parking detection, facial authentication, highway pilot, traffic jam assistant and more.

To this end, Wideye has developed three product lines covering multiple integration use cases: first, so-called Vision Glazing, which allows LiDAR or camera sensors to be integrated into existing glass components on the windshield, rear window and side window. Second, 2D or 3D molded glass Trim to seamlessly integrate sensors into the vehicle's B-pillars, fenders, grille, and roof. And third, Optical Cover Glass to be mounted on the LiDAR housing itself as protective window. All thosesensors can be used for obstacle or parking detection, facial authentication, highway pilot, traffic jam assistant and more. 

Wideye's proprietary glass is transparent to near-infrared light, making it compatible with both LiDAR and camera optics requirements. Since the sensor should operate in any condition, Wideye glass also includes additional features such as defrosting to enable a clear view through the sensor, anti-reflective coating to enhance transmission performance and hydrophobic coating to enhance cleaning.Sensors mounted in elevated positions, such as the windshield or roof, are designed to improve distance measurement and environmental awareness. For obstacle detection, the sensors on the side of the vehicle, on the B-pillar, perform their function thanks to their 3D mapping and spatial recognition. Another lateral position, such as the fender, is also suitable for discreet sensor installation without compromising the design and aesthetics of the vehicle. Sensors can also be mounted inside the grille or bumper.

At the IAA Summit, Wideye will be located at booth C24 in hall B1 at the New Munich Trade Fair Center.