Sonair develops the ADAR 3D ultrasonic sensor to enable safe human-robot collaboration in industrial environments. This acoustic detection and ranging technology provides robots with full 3D awareness, depth, and directionality up to a 4-meter range. The compact, easily integrated sensors help autonomous mobile robot manufacturers reduce costs while enhancing operational safety and performance.
Funding
$6.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) rely on costly laser and camera sensors for navigation, object detection, and safety, significantly increasing their overall cost. These sensors often contribute a substantial portion to the total robot expenses.
Solution
Sonair offers a 3D ultrasonic sensor that enables AMRs to determine the distance and direction of objects within a 180x180 degree field of view, up to a 5-meter range. By integrating this sensor with 2D images and AI, AMRs can achieve confident navigation while reducing navigation and safety sensor costs by up to 80%. The sensor's compact design allows for easy integration, freeing up space and providing design flexibility.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in warehousing, logistics, factory automation, and retail, seeking to reduce costs and improve safety.
Features
- 3D ultrasonic sensor providing omnidirectional depth perception
- 180x180 degree field of view with a range of 3-5 meters
- Compact and easy-to-integrate design
- Reduces navigation and safety sensor costs by up to 80% compared to traditional laser and camera systems
- Provides actionable spatial awareness data for confident navigation
- Effective detection of glass materials, reflective surfaces, and pointed objects