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MaPALDA Project: IDNEO advances on In-Cabin Monitoring with LiDAR technology within the KSSP program of CDTI
MaPALDA Project is a bilateral Spain-Korea collaboration centered around advancing Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) technology, the next generation of automotive LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). With an $8 million investment and support from a consortium of international partners, such as Dongwon Industries, Hangyang University, ALC Net, Viewnyx , and Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), this project is set to advance 3D sensing in long-range and in-cabin applications.
IDNEO and Ommatidia Lidar coordinate the Spanish consortium, contributing a wide range of expertise. The MaPALDA project advances FMCW technology, the future of automotive LiDAR, in two use cases. First, for long-range imaging, enhancing scalability by hybrid integration of lasers on silicon nitride, using high-power light sources, implementing a novel mixed pupil-focal plane arrangement, and addressing algorithms for harsh weather conditions. Second, exploring LiDAR’s added value for in-cabin safety and comfort, including higher resolution, vital sign monitoring, and wide angles.
Financial backing from The Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI Innovación - Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico y la Innovación) and the Korean Institute of Advancement of Technology (KIAT) underscores the significance of this endeavor.
IDNEO team is ready to transform In-Cabin Monitoring for safer roads and autonomous vehicles.
