Harman acquires In-cabin radar sensing pioneer Caaresys

Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announced the acquisition of Caaresys, an Israel-based company founded in 2017 that develops vehicle passenger monitoring systems powered by contactless, low-emission radar.

Caaresys has successfully partnered with leading OEMs and provides a mass production solution for cabin monitoring including vital signs sensing, passenger localisation and Child Presence Detection (CPD).

The in-cabin radar sensor and algorithm solution from Caaresys will strengthen Harman’s automotive product offerings, building on the company’s strong consumer-centric Digital Cockpit and ADAS solutions. With Caaresys’ contactless vital signs sensing and real-time insights from that information, Harman can now offer new levels of in-vehicle safety, comfort, and well-being in its growing product line.

“With the acquisition of Caaresys, we gain market-leading in-cabin radar sensing technology and radar-enabled features that can quickly integrate into our products,” said Christian Sobottka, President, Automotive Division, Harman. “And by partnering with Harman, automakers can deliver the key safety and well-being features that consumers demand – today as opposed to years from now, ” he added.