Radar Technology for Logistics Yards
and Industrial Transport
Enhancing safety, efficiency, and automation in busy logistics environments with smartmicro’s 4D radar solutions
Our advanced radar sensors for logistics vehicles deliver unmatched 4D/UHD perception, detecting and tracking multiple objects in real time — from just 0.1 m up to 180 m away. This empowers both autonomous and human-driven vehicles to maneuver with confidence, whether towing trailers to an aircraft, reversing into a loading dock, or repositioning containers in a busy yard.
Industry Challenges
- High-density traffic with a mix of autonomous and human-operated vehicles
- Limited visibility due to weather, nighttime operations, or obstructed sightlines
- Frequent pedestrian crossings in active work areas
- Tight maneuvering areas in loading docks and yard lanes
- Pressure to maximize throughput without compromising safety
- Need to comply with safety and automation standards
In modern logistics yards, speed and accuracy are essential — but safety is equally critical. From autonomous yard tractors to heavy-duty tug vehicles, operations must navigate crowded lanes, tight turns, and unpredictable pedestrian movement. These challenges are amplified in low-visibility conditions such as rain, fog, or nighttime operations.
Designed for seamless integration into existing fleets, our sensors provide reliable data in all weather and lighting conditions, support industry-standard interfaces like CAN, Ethernet, and ROS/ROS2, and comply with strict automotive-grade safety standards.
With smartmicro radar, logistics automation becomes smarter, safer, and more cost-effective.
Typical Vehicle Types
- Autonomous Tow Tractors for moving cargo trailers across airport aprons or industrial campuses
- Yard Trucks / Terminal Tractors for container repositioning in freight terminals
- AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) for material handling in large distribution hubs
- Forklifts for indoor and outdoor loading operations
- Fleet Service Vehicles for maintenance and support within logistics facilities
Problems We Solve in Logistic Yards
Radar Applications in Logistics
smartmicro radar enables complete 360° situational awareness, with applications tailored to the front, side, rear, and in-cabin environments.
Front Applications
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Prevent collisions between trucks, AGVs, and pedestrians in crowded yard lanes - Collision Avoidance (CA)
Assist driverless yard tractors in navigating tight spaces - Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Trigger braking when an unexpected object appears in the vehicle’s path - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Maintain safe following distances between yard vehicles - Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
Detect vehicles crossing at loading dock intersections
Side Applications
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
Monitor areas beside trailers in narrow drive lanes - Lane Change Assist (LCA)
Support safe lane changes in yard traffic lanes
Rear Applications
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Detect vehicles or pedestrians behind trailers during reversing - Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
Alert operators if a vehicle is approaching rapidly from behind
In-Cabin Applications
- Child Presence Detection (CPD)
Detect human presence in idle vehicles - Intrusion Detection
Monitor for unauthorized vehicle access in yard - Seat Belt Reminder (SBR)
Ensure operators fasten belts before vehicle movement - Gesture & Motion Detection
Allow in-cabin gesture control of displays
Why smartmicro Radar for Logistics?
- Reliable performance in rain, fog, dust, and complete darkness — ensuring operations never stop
- Detection range from 0.1 m to over 180 m for both near-field and long-range coverage
- Multi-target tracking with high angular resolution — safe maneuvering even in dense yard traffic
- Compact, robust design — ideal for retrofitting existing fleets or OEM integration
- Full compatibility with CAN, Ethernet, ROS/ROS2 — flexible for any system architecture
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