Valeo has secured a contract to supply its next-generation corner radar suite for the L2+ and L3 driver-assistance systems of an unnamed North American electric vehicle manufacturer, a platform the company says delivers 50 times the resolution of the previous generation. Valeo, a Paris-based automotive technology company, said this week the agreement covers both radar hardware and embedded software for the carmaker’s L2+ and L3 system. The platform is built for modularity, letting the OEM scale configurations from entry level to Level 3 and add functions such as “Eyes off” capability over the air.
Highlights
- Corner radar suite — hardware and embedded software — covers the L2+ and L3 systems of an unnamed North American EV manufacturer.
- Valeo says the new generation delivers 50 times the resolution of its predecessor.
- Front radar detects hazards at up to 820 feet (250 meters); corner radar powers blind-spot detection, lane-change assist, rear cross-traffic alerts, and parking.
- Modular design scales from entry level to Level 3 and supports over-the-air updates, including later “Eyes off” functions.
Inside the Radar Contract
The latest generation of Valeo’s corner radar is engineered to enable Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), and Safe Exit Protection (SEP).
Marc Vrecko, CEO of Valeo Brain Division, said: “This landmark win with a major North American automaker validates the unrivaled performance of our next-generation radar in the most demanding environments.”
He added: “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.”
A Modular, Software-Defined Platform
Valeo’s radar platform is designed for modularity. The American OEM can customize the hardware configuration — without adding hardware complexity — to offer driving and parking functions from entry level to Level 3 of autonomy. The suite supports over-the-air updates, which the company says keep performance current over the life of the vehicle.
Built for global compliance, the suite is designed to enable 5-star NCAP ratings and to meet General Safety Regulation (GSR) requirements.
What Can Valeo’s Radar Family Do?
Valeo offers both front and corner radars, combining high sensitivity with onboard computing and integrated artificial intelligence to detect small objects at short and long range.
The front radar provides long-range detection, identifying hazards at up to 820 feet (250 meters) for reliable object detection at higher speeds. To hold performance in difficult settings such as tunnels or bad weather, it uses interference-robustness measures and waveguide antenna technology. Its compute architecture supports deep-learning-based fusion, which the company says prepares vehicles for future centralized AI software stacks.
The corner radar sensors handle close-range awareness around the vehicle and power several driver-assistance functions:
- Blind Spot Detection — monitors the vehicle’s blind spots to flag hidden vehicles.
- Lane Change Assist — alerts the driver visually, acoustically, or haptically and can carry out fully automatic lane changes.
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alerts — warns of approaching vehicles when reversing out of a space.
- Advanced Parking — supports maneuvering in tight, low-speed scenarios.
Valeo, which cites more than three decades in radar sensing, said its architecture is built to reduce front-end complexity and cost while maintaining performance.
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