Spartan Radar
Spartan Radar is a radar technology company focused on enhancing transportation safety and efficiency through advanced sensing solutions like its Clarify software and Hoplo radar system.
Company Overview
Spartan Radar is a radar technology company focused on enhancing transportation through advanced sensing technologies. The company's mission is to unlock the full value of radar for the safe and reliable movement of people and things. Spartan Radar utilizes proprietary software and radar systems designed to improve vehicle safety and radar performance.
Products
Spartan Radar offers two major products designed to enhance vehicle safety and radar resolution. The first product, Clarify, is proprietary software that works with existing sensors to achieve the highest accuracy in radar imaging, delivering a 3-8x improvement in radar resolution. Clarify is robust and validated by top Tier 1s, OEMs, and silicon providers. The second product, Hoplo, is a fully configurable collision avoidance radar equipped with advanced blind spot warning systems designed specifically for the commercial vehicle industry. Hoplo's small footprint supports flexible installation and features an intuitive in-cabin display.
Funding and Investment
Spartan Radar has secured significant investment to further its mission of improving vehicle safety through radar technology. The company raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by Prime Movers Lab. Additionally, Spartan Radar secured another $15 million aimed at safe autonomous mobility, followed by a Series B funding round of $17 million from 8VC and Microsoft.
Industry Partnerships
Spartan Radar has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its sensing technology and improve vehicle safety. Phillips Industries collaborates with Spartan Radar to bring a new level of sensing to truck trailers. Additionally, Spartan Radar partnered with Riverpark to launch Hoplo, enhancing driver confidence in situational awareness. The company also works with Uhnder Inc. to develop advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving technology for commercial trucks.
Technology Features
Spartan Radar's technology is designed to significantly improve vehicle safety and reduce human error in traffic crashes. The Clarify software provides advanced radar imaging with tailored perception and supervision layers to optimize performance and computational efficiency. The Hoplo system features an advanced blind spot warning and collision avoidance, reporting the closest three objects within 5 zones and 3 segments. Hoplo also integrates with existing vision systems, minimizes driver training, and reduces nuisance alerts with a five-time verification process before reporting.