AI-Enhanced 4D Radar Technology for Autonomous Vehicles

bitsensing, KAIST AVE Lab, and ZETA Mobility have officially formed a partnership through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop next-generation AI-powered 4D imaging radar systems for the automotive sector. The joint initiative is set to accelerate the commercial rollout of enhanced radar technology, aiming to improve safety and reliability in both autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

Merging Expertise to Advance Radar Intelligence

This tripartite collaboration brings together key players from the fields of radar engineering, artificial intelligence, and large-scale automotive data. Their collective goal: to create a compact, real-time, embedded AI system that significantly improves 4D radar sensing and decision-making capabilities.

Unlike traditional radars, 4D imaging radar introduces vertical spatial awareness (Z-axis) in addition to distance, speed, and angle. This additional layer of data enables richer scene interpretation, facilitating more accurate object detection in crowded or low-visibility environments—such as heavy rain, snow, or fog—where conventional sensors struggle.

bitsensing contributes its proprietary high-resolution 4D radar hardware, renowned for its robust performance and precision.
KAIST AVE Lab, a research leader in radar AI, brings advanced signal processing and multi-sensor fusion capabilities.
ZETA Mobility adds depth with its vast automotive datasets and applied AI knowledge, bridging the gap between development and deployment.

Pioneering Safer Roads Through Joint Innovation

The collaboration is grounded in a shared commitment to fast-tracking innovation through co-development, field trials, and system-level validation. The partners aim to improve the accuracy of object detection and classification—critical factors for both self-driving systems and safety-enhancing driver assistance.

“This partnership marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of radar technology for mobility,” stated Jae-Eun Lee, CEO of bitsensing. Professor Seung-Hyun Kong of KAIST AVE Lab emphasized the importance of synergy: “Together, we’re building a globally competitive platform for AI-integrated 4D radar.” Hyunseok Lee, CEO of ZETA Mobility, added, “Our collaboration addresses key challenges in full autonomy, taking a major step toward widespread adoption.”

Meet the Innovators

bitsensing, launched in 2018, is a radar technology firm based in South Korea, with applications spanning automotive, healthcare, and smart infrastructure. The company is backed by $52M in funding and recognized with multiple honors, including the CES 2025 Innovation Awards.
KAIST AVE Lab, part of Korea’s leading mobility research institution, is known for its pioneering work in radar AI and its globally utilized K-Radar dataset, established in 2021.
ZETA Mobility, founded in 2024, is a fast-growing startup focused on AI perception systems using 4D radar and sensor fusion. The company is actively engaged in projects with Hyundai Motor Company and the Autoware Center of Excellence.

Looking Ahead: A New Standard for Automotive Sensing

This multi-phase initiative will involve technical refinements, real-world validation, and scalable integration into automotive platforms. Through the fusion of AI and advanced radar imaging, the partnership seeks to redefine the sensor landscape, establishing a new benchmark in safety and performance for the future of autonomous mobility.