Beijing (ZXZC)- NXP Semiconductors (NXP) announced on May 2 that NIO, Chinese smart new energy vehicle startup, will leverage NXP's cutting-edge automotive radar technology, including its state-of-the-art imaging radar solution. 

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NXP’s latest 4D imaging radar technology provides a significant improvement in front radar performance in today's vehicles. NIO's cars will be able to detect and classify objects such as other vehicles and vulnerable road users in complex urban scenarios and on highways, at distances of up to 300 meters. This will enhance the driving comfort for users and bring more safety to the roads.

The automotive industry is increasingly focusing on introducing safety and convenience features to take autonomous driving services to the next level. NXP's imaging radar technology expands radar capabilities beyond measuring range and speed, to include direction, angle of arrival, and elevation measurement. Fine-resolution point clouds enhance environmental mapping and scene understanding, enabling the detection and classification of objects beyond human eyesight, while measuring the objects' velocity under almost all weather and light conditions.

“NIO is committed to providing users with a vehicle experience that exceeds expectations. Carmakers developing high-level, assisted intelligent driving experiences is a key element of that,” said Kevin Pan, Assistant Vice President of NIO Supply Chain Development. “Together with NXP, we’ll be able to take the next step toward improving driver experiences.”

“NXP’s imaging radar technology offers high-resolution object and feature detection for precisely mapping the car’s surroundings, enabling carmakers to deliver improved ADAS and autonomous driving features,” stated Torsten Lehmann, EVP and GM, Radio Frequency Processing, NXP. “NIO’s decision to adopt NXP 4D imaging radar technology is a testament to its differentiating performance and efficiency.”