Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website.

# smartmicro | Sensor Technology

## Sitemaps
[XML Sitemap](https://www.smartmicro.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages.

## Posts
- [Reliable technology needs reliable support.](https://www.smartmicro.com/reliable-technology-needs-reliable-support/): At smartmicro, our support engineers help customers with:
- [TRUGRD: Precision Across the Field of View](https://www.smartmicro.com/trugrd-precision-across-the-field-of-view/): The name says a lot about the technology behind it.
- [Unsere Website spricht Deutsch](https://www.smartmicro.com/unsere-website-spricht-deutsch/): For the first time, smartmicro is launching German-language content on our website. A meaningful step for us as a Germany-based technology company with international reach.
- [Radar Solutions for Defense Applications](https://www.smartmicro.com/radar-solutions-for-defense-applications/): Modern defense applications require reliable sensing technology that performs in complex and demanding environments.
- [New Podcast: Collaboration, Innovation & Challenges in ITS](https://www.smartmicro.com/new-podcast-collaboration-innovation-challenges-in-its/): smartmicro UK's Managing Director, Peter Eccleson appeared on the Highways News Podcast at the SWARCO ITS User Group, joining a panel of industry peers to discuss collaboration, innovation and the key hurdles within the ITS industry. A truly insightful discussion on the role of data, system integration and working together as an industry to deliver better solutions for all.Thanks Paul Hutton for inviting Peter!
- [40°C, Cold Drinks, Great Company](https://www.smartmicro.com/40c-cold-drinks-great-company/): Last Saturday, we celebrated our smartmicro summer party together with colleagues and their families ☀️
- [What does traffic detection need to deliver today?](https://www.smartmicro.com/what-does-traffic-detection-need-to-deliver-today/): Is simple presence detection still enough?Or do modern ITS applications require a more complete understanding of movement, road users, and real-time traffic situations? Tomorrow, Robin Collaert will explore exactly this in our live webinar:The End of Traditional Traffic Detection in ITS: From Loop Replacement to Full Situational Awareness 🚦Join us to learn how radar, multi-sensor fusion, and intelligent perception are changing the way traffic infrastructure understands what is happening on the road.June 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM CEST
- [Hot conditions. Cool performance.](https://www.smartmicro.com/hot-conditions-cool-performance/): Last Friday, several of our colleagues took on the Braunschweiger Nachtlauf, and the weather definitely didn't make it easy. Despite temperatures still being around 29° in the evening, they pushed through, delivered impressive results, and proudly crossed the finish line to earn their medals. 🏅
- [The End of Traditional Traffic Detection in ITS: 7 Days to go](https://www.smartmicro.com/the-end-of-traditional-traffic-detection-in-its-7-days-to-go/): 🚦 Only 7 days to go
- [Wrapping um ITS America 2026](https://www.smartmicro.com/wrapping-um-its-america-2026/): That’s a wrap on ITS America 2026 in Detroit!
- [Bihar Police interceptor vehicles powered by smartmicro Radars](https://www.smartmicro.com/bihar-police-interceptor-vehicles-powered-by-smartmicro-radars/): We are proud to see smartmicro sensor technology supporting a new portable speed enforcement project in India.
- [Launching new Software: smartmicro Studio](https://www.smartmicro.com/launching-new-software-smartmicro-studio/): Centralized Traffic Operations & Analytics Made Simple
- [The End of Traditional Traffic Detection in ITS: From Loop Replacement to Full Situational Awareness](https://www.smartmicro.com/the-end-of-traditional-traffic-detection-in-its-from-loop-replacement-to-full-situational-awareness/): Join our upcoming live webinar:
- [Packed and ready for departure](https://www.smartmicro.com/packed-and-ready-for-departure/): Packed and ready for departure 📦✈️
- [Radar-Based Highway Traffic Management](https://www.smartmicro.com/radar-based-highway-traffic-management/): Highway Traffic Management requires accurate, continuous, and real-time traffic data to maintain safety and efficiency across high-speed road networks. Vehicles travel at significantly higher speeds than in urban environments, traffic density can change rapidly, and incidents such as stopped vehicles, sudden congestion, or wrong-way driving can create critical situations within seconds.
- [What Successful Intersection Deployments have in common](https://www.smartmicro.com/what-successful-intersection-deployments-have-in-common/): Intersections represent the most complex and dynamic points in a road network, where vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians must interact simultaneously, stopping, turning, accelerating, and crossing paths within each signal cycle.
- [Accurate altitude data where airborne platforms need it most](https://www.smartmicro.com/accurate-altitude-data-where-airborne-platforms-need-it-most/): For airborne platforms that operate close to the ground, reliable height-above-ground information is essential, especially in challenging environments.smartmicro’s 24 GHz Micro Radar Altimeter delivers precise altitude measurement from 0.5 to 500 m and performs reliably in fog, dust, darkness, and dynamic flight conditions.This makes it a strong solution for airborne applications where stable altitude awareness supports safe and effective operation.Key advantages:
- [smartmicro joining Nationaler Trikottag 2026](https://www.smartmicro.com/smartmicro-joining-nationaler-trikottag-2026/): From cricket to ice hockey, from Hansa Rostock to FC Gütersloh, VfL Wolfsburg and plenty more. Today, smartmicro looked a bit more colorful than usual⚽🏒🏏🏀For this year’s Nationaler Trikottag, our colleagues showed up in jerseys representing not only big clubs, but also local teams and community sports clubs from all kinds of disciplines. And of course, our own smartmicro sports shirts were part of the lineup too.As an international and sporty company, we loved seeing how many different backgrounds, hometowns, sports, and stories came together in one group photo.
- [Where to Meet smartmicro in the U.S. This Summer](https://www.smartmicro.com/where-to-meet-smartmicro-in-the-u-s-this-summer/): Meet smartmicro at these upcoming trade shows in the U.S.!
- [Why Smart Cities need reliable Traffic Data before they need more AI](https://www.smartmicro.com/why-smart-cities-need-reliable-traffic-data-before-they-need-more-ai/): When people talk about smart cities, they often focus on AI, automation, and digital platforms. But in traffic management, all these innovations rely on one thing: accurate, real-world data you can trust.
- [Meet us in Detroit!](https://www.smartmicro.com/meet-us-in-detroit/): smartmicro will be at ITS America 2026 in Detroit, June 9–12!
- [Smart Roundabout Traffic Management with Radar Technology](https://www.smartmicro.com/smart-roundabout-traffic-management-with-radar-technology/): Roundabouts play a key role in today’s traffic infrastructure, helping to keep traffic moving smoothly and reduce the risk of severe collisions. As their use grows in cities and suburbs, the challenge is clear: efficient roundabout management depends on having accurate, real-time data on every vehicle movement from every direction.
- [Future Career Day at smartmicro](https://www.smartmicro.com/future-career-day-at-smartmicro/): Yesterday, we welcomed a group of young students to our headquarters for “Zukunftstag” (Future Career Day).They explored our facilities and got hands-on with programming hardware. This year’s highlight was building and programming their own step counters. Turning code into something you can literally walk away with.Safe to say, both the students and our engineers were equally curious throughout the day...
- [DRVEGRD 166: Advancing Perception with 4D Imaging Radar](https://www.smartmicro.com/drvegrd-166-advancing-perception-with-4d-imaging-radar/): As autonomous driving systems continue to evolve, the requirements for environmental perception are becoming significantly more demanding. Sensors must not only detect objects but also interpret increasingly complex surroundings with a high degree of reliability. Conventional radar systems have long been valued for their robustness, yet their resolution has often limited their ability to fully support advanced perception tasks.
- [Stop+Advance Detection: One Sensor instead of dozens of Loops](https://www.smartmicro.com/stopadvance-detection-one-sensor-instead-of-dozens-of-loops/): Effective intersection management depends on precise detection at key points like the stop bar and upstream approach. While conventional systems need multiple in-road inductive loops per lane, this approach is costly and inflexible.
- [Reliable speed enforcement begins with precision: DRVEGRD 169 MSE – Mobile Speed Enforcement in Action ](https://www.smartmicro.com/reliable-speed-enforcement-begins-with-precision-drvegrd-169-mse-mobile-speed-enforcement-in-action/): Reliable speed enforcement begins with precision The DRVEGRD 169 MSE radar sensor is designed for mobile enforcement, providing accurate vehicle speed detection even in challenging traffic conditions. Its durable radar technology guarantees consistent performance across various environments. In this brief clip, you'll see the DRVEGRD 169 MSE in operation within a real-world mobile speed enforcement scenario.The DRVEGRD 169 MSE radar sensor from smartmicro is built for mobile enforcement applications, delivering accurate vehicle speed detection even in complex traffic scenarios. Its robust radar technology ensures dependable performance across a wide range of environmental conditions.In this video, the DRVEGRD 169 MSE is shown in action within a real-world mobile speed enforcement scenario.
- [Precise Traffic Sensor Alignment with the Handheld Target Simulator](https://www.smartmicro.com/precise-traffic-sensor-alignment-with-the-handheld-target-simulator/): The smartmicro Handheld Target Simulator streamlines sensor alignment and verification during installation, ensuring your traffic projects start with maximum accuracy.
- [smartmicro Expert Talk: How TRUGRD Stream & Hybrid AI can shape modern Intersections](https://www.smartmicro.com/smartmicro-expert-talk-how-trugrd-stream-hybrid-ai-can-shape-modern-intersections/): Traditional systems detect isolated events such as vehicle presence or zone occupancy. smartmicro’s approach goes further with seamless tracking, the continuous monitoring of road users across the entire detection area.
- [smartmicro Radar featured on NXP Partner Wall at Embedded World 2026](https://www.smartmicro.com/smartmicro-radar-featured-on-nxp-partner-wall-at-embedded-world-2026/): Two major industry events took place in very different settings, and smartmicro took part in both.
- [Wrapping up Intertraffic 2026](https://www.smartmicro.com/wrapping-up-intertraffic-2026/): Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026 was an incredible week.
- [Advancing Urban Mobility: City of Braunschweig delegation visits smartmicro](https://www.smartmicro.com/advancing-urban-mobility-city-of-braunschweig-delegation-visits-smartmicro/): Representatives of the City of Braunschweig visited smartmicro to discuss the future of urban mobility and the role of radar-based sensor technology in modern traffic infrastructure.We welcomed several representatives from the City of Braunschweig to our headquarters. Among them were Mayor Thorsten Kornblum and Gerold Leppa, Head of the Department for Urban Planning, Transportation, Construction, and Economy, as well as Jörg Meyer, Managing Director of Braunschweig Zukunft GmbH.
- [TOPGRD – Advanced 60 GHz Radar for Enforcement Applications](https://www.smartmicro.com/topgrd-advanced-60-ghz-radar-technology-for-enforcement-applications/): TOPGRD is smartmicro’s first enforcement radar operating in the 60 GHz band. It is purpose-built to address the requirements of traffic enforcement applications worldwide.
- [Introducing Hybrid AI Tracking : The Next Evolution in Traffic Detection](https://www.smartmicro.com/introducing-hybrid-ai-tracking-the-next-evolution-in-traffic-detection/): As Intertraffic Amsterdam kicks off tomorrow, we’re excited to showcase one of our latest innovations in traffic detection: Hybrid AI Tracking.Hybrid AI Tracking integrates 24 GHz radar with high-definition video using AI-based sensor fusion. This technology delivers seamless radar-video integration and generates a unified object list for highly accurate and reliable traffic detection.
- [Welcoming Peyman Tavakoli to smartmicro](https://www.smartmicro.com/welcoming-peyman-tavakoli-to-smartmicro/): We are pleased to welcome Peyman Tavakoli to smartmicro.
- [2 weeks to go until Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026](https://www.smartmicro.com/2-weeks-to-go-until-intertraffic-amsterdam-2026/): Signalized intersections, highways, and other complex traffic scenarios demand premium detection, precise object classification, and continuous, reliable performance in all weather and lighting conditions. At Intertraffic Amsterdam, you can learn more about Hybrid AI Tracking : Radar-Centric – Camera-Enhanced – AI-Powered.
- [Forward-Firing Radar in Traffic Management: Why Radar Orientation Matters](https://www.smartmicro.com/forward-firing-radar-in-traffic-management-why-radar-orientation-matters/): Sensor orientation is a key factor in radar performance and data quality for traffic management. Modern systems increasingly rely on forward-firing radar to achieve optimal results.
- [Smarter Adaptive Traffic Lights for Ho Chi Minh City: Radar-Based detection meets predictive control](https://www.smartmicro.com/smarter-adaptive-traffic-lights-for-ho-chi-minh-city-radar-based-detection-meets-predictive-control/): Traffic congestion poses significant challenges for rapidly growing cities. Traditional traffic lights rely on fixed schedules and are slow to respond to changing conditions.
- [Why Validation Is Essential for Enforcement Systems](https://www.smartmicro.com/why-validation-is-essential-for-enforcement-systems/): Enforcement systems are required to deliver accurate, reproducible, and reliable measurement results at all times. Validation is not a single event, but an ongoing process that ensures system integrity, compliance, and dependable enforcement outcomes throughout the entire lifecycle.
- [Smart Intersection Technology at a Busy Tram Stop in Bielefeld](https://www.smartmicro.com/smart-intersection-technology-at-a-busy-tram-stop-in-bielefeld/): At a busy tram stop along Beckhausstraße in Bielefeld, the City of Bielefeld partnered with smartmicro to further develop traffic signal control at a complex urban location. With motorized traffic, bicycle traffic, and public transport converging in a confined space, the project aimed to create a reliable and scalable detection basis for more efficient traffic management.
- [smartmicro Expert Talk: The Solution Behind Blackpool’s Award-Winning Mobility Upgrade](https://www.smartmicro.com/smartmicro-expert-talk-the-solution-behind-blackpools-award-winning-mobility-upgrade/): Blackpool’s Smart Traffic Corridor project demonstrates how radar-based detection can deliver measurable improvements in urban traffic management. The scheme, developed by Blackpool Council in partnership with 4way Consulting, received the Sustainable Environment through Technology Award at the ITS UK Awards for its impact on traffic flow, safety, and sustainability.
- [Wrapping up CES 2026](https://www.smartmicro.com/wrapping-up-ces-2026/): CES 2026 has concluded, and we thank everyone who visited us at  to learn more about our latest radar technologies.
- [Enhancing Mobile Speed Enforcement with smartmicro DRVEGRD® 169 MSE](https://www.smartmicro.com/enhancing-mobile-speed-enforcement-with-smartmicro-drvegrd-169-mse/): Law Enforcement departments face daily challenges enforcing speed limits on busy roads. DRVEGRD 169 MSE provides dependable technology for accurate speed measurement, public safety, and effective operation in all traffic conditions.
- [We’re heading to CES 2026!](https://www.smartmicro.com/were-heading-to-ces-2026/): smartmicro is exhibiting at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, January 6–9 2026 and we’re bringing the next level of radar innovation with us.
- [Celebratig 28 years of Radar innovation](https://www.smartmicro.com/celebratig-28-years-of-radar-innovation/): On 28 November 1997, Hermann Rohling and Ralph Mende started smartmicro. Nearly three decades later, we’ve grown into a global radar technology company with over 200 employees, a network of strong partners worldwide, and sensors installed across the globe.
- [35,000 vehicles a day. £110,000 saved.](https://www.smartmicro.com/35000-vehicles-a-day-110000-saved/): Marsh Mills, Plymouth’s busiest roundabout, has been upgraded using smartmicro’s above-ground radar detection. The installation was quick, avoiding disruptive ducting and loop cuts. It offers multi-lane coverage and a future-proof design that ensures smooth traffic flow.
- [Smart intersection management in Erfurt](https://www.smartmicro.com/smart-intersection-management-in-erfurt/): We’ve equipped two intersections in Erfurt, Germany with our TOPGRD sensors and COM HUB Relay 8 devices, a powerful combination designed to make intersections smarter, more efficient, and safer.With precise above-ground detection and flexible relay-based control, this duo delivers reliable vehicle and VRU detection, smooth signal operation, and improved traffic flow in all conditions. 
- [Regular Radar Sensor Inspections Made Simple](https://www.smartmicro.com/regular-radar-sensor-inspections-made-simple/): In automotive applications, radar sensors are critical for safety features like collision avoidance, adaptive cruise control, and pedestrian detection. Ensuring these sensors perform flawlessly is essential, especially when regulations require regular inspections.
- [Redefining what is possible in Traffic detection](https://www.smartmicro.com/redefining-what-is-possible-in-traffic-detection/): Hybrid AI Tracking represents the next step in intelligent traffic detection, combining radar-based detection and video-based detection into a single, fully integrated solution: Hybrid AI Tracking.
- [Radar Perception: From Reflections to true Understanding](https://www.smartmicro.com/radar-perception-from-reflections-to-true-understanding/): Modern driver-assistance and automated driving systems rely on sensors that not only detect objects but also understand their surroundings. At smartmicro, radar perception goes beyond basic detection, our sensors interpret raw reflections to deliver a precise, real-time picture of the vehicle’s environment, even in challenging conditions such as rain, fog, or darkness.
- [The Right Angle for Every Situation: Choosing Between Straight and Advanced Brackets](https://www.smartmicro.com/the-right-angle-for-every-situation-choosing-between-straight-and-advanced-brackets/): Precise radar alignment begins with the right mounting solution. The mounting bracket determines how accurately a sensor can detect, classify, and track objects in its field of view. At smartmicro, we offer two types of brackets designed to meet different installation needs: the Straight Bracket and the Advanced Bracket. Both ensure reliable and durable mounting, but they provide different levels of flexibility for alignment.
- [Smart traffic detection in Hamburg](https://www.smartmicro.com/smart-traffic-detection-in-hamburg/): At the intersection of Holstenhofweg and Ziethenstraße in Hamburg-Wandsbek, Hamburg Verkehrs Anlagen GmbH (HHVA) partnered with smartmicro to test how radar technology can improve safety and efficiency in urban traffic.
- [JCT Leeds 2025 Interview with Charlie Eccleson](https://www.smartmicro.com/jct-leeds-2025-interview-with-charlie-eccleson/): Our colleague, Charlie Eccleson, had a great opportunity to talk with the JCT team in Leeds about the tech that's really transforming intersections: the COM HUB Relay family.
- [Faces of smartmicro: Meet Abdalla Gomaa, our ITS Support Engineer for the Middle East](https://www.smartmicro.com/faces-of-smartmicro-meet-abdalla-gomaa-our-its-support-engineer-for-the-middle-east/): In our Faces of smartmicro series, we introduce colleagues from around the globe, giving insights into their roles, experiences, and personal stories. This time, we sat down with Abdalla Gomaa, our ITS Support Engineer for the Middle East.
- [24 GHz vs. 77 GHz Traffic Radar Sensors: Choosing the Right Frequency for Smart City ITS](https://www.smartmicro.com/24-ghz-vs-77-ghz-traffic-radar-sensors-choosing-the-right-frequency-for-smart-city-its/): Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) rely on high-performance radar sensors to deliver accurate detection in all weather and lighting conditions. But not all radar operates on the same frequency. The two most common in traffic management today are 24 GHz and 77 GHz. At smartmicro, we provide both — because frequency choice depends on deployment goals, site geometry, and regulatory compliance.
- [Ensuring Safe and Efficient Highways with smartmicro TRUGRD Sensors](https://www.smartmicro.com/ensuring-safe-and-efficient-highways-with-smartmicro-trugrd-sensors/): Highway operators face ongoing challenges, including managing congestion, ensuring safety, and maintaining smooth traffic flow in all conditions. This is where smartmicro’s TRUGRD sensor family comes into play.
- [A new smart intersection in Uppsala, Sweden](https://www.smartmicro.com/a-new-smart-intersection-in-uppsala-sweden/): Cities across the world are constantly looking for smarter, more resilient traffic management solutions. In Uppsala, Sweden, our partner SWARCO recently installed a TOPGRD radar sensorand a COM HUB Relay 8 at a busy intersection, marking an essential step in the city’s evaluation of radar-based traffic detection systems.
- [How Radar Sensors are helping VRU’s move safely through the City](https://www.smartmicro.com/how-radar-sensors-are-helping-vrus-move-safely-through-the-city/): Current conversations around Mobility in Europe once again highlight the importance of making streets safer and more inclusive for drivers and everyone who uses them.
- [Data-Driven Urban Mobility The Power of Radar Sensor Technology](https://www.smartmicro.com/data-driven-urban-mobility-the-power-of-radar-sensor-technology/): Optimizing daily commutes is crucial for enhancing traffic efficiency and safety in today’s cities. As urban planners and traffic managers address increasing congestion, the demand for real-time traffic insights on vehicle flow, road closures, and movement patterns has never been higher.
- [smartmicro Launches Portable Demo Kit for Onsite Radar Technology Showcases](https://www.smartmicro.com/smartmicro-launches-portable-demo-kit-for-onsite-radar-technology-showcases/): Our new demo kit makes it easier than ever to experience smartmicro radar technology in action. Designed for mobility, the kit allows our sales team to bring live demonstrations directly to your office or project site.
- [Faces of smartmicro: Meet Manoj Kumar – Business Consultant for India](https://www.smartmicro.com/faces-of-smartmicro-meet-manoj-kumar-business-consultant-for-india/): In our Faces of smartmicro series, we introduce colleagues from around the world, giving insights into their careers, roles, and passions. This time, we talked to Manoj Kumar, our new Business Consultant for the region of India.
- [Smart Traffic Detection: Why Radar Beats Inductive Loops on Today’s Roads](https://www.smartmicro.com/smart-traffic-detection-why-radar-beats-inductive-loops-on-todays-roads/): Traffic detection is a foundational element of intelligent transportation systems. Whether managing congestion, enabling adaptive signal control, or gathering traffic flow data, the accuracy and reliability of vehicle detection technology directly impact how effectively roads are managed.
- [What does it mean when a radar sees in 4D?](https://www.smartmicro.com/what-does-it-mean-when-a-radar-sees-in-4d/): As the automotive industry advances toward higher levels of autonomy and smarter driver assistance systems, radar technology is evolving rapidly. One of the most important innovations in this space is 4D radar — a technology that significantly enhances environmental perception. But what exactly does "4D" mean in the context of radar? And why is it essential for applications like ADAS, autonomous vehicles, and industrial mobility?
- [Faces of smartmicro: Nathan Smith](https://www.smartmicro.com/faces-of-smartmicro-nathan-smith/): At smartmicro, we believe the best way to understand our mission is through the people who drive it forward. In this interview, we’re excited to introduce Nathan Smith, our Technical Sales Manager for the Southeast US, whose journey through the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) industry is full of hands-on experience, curiosity, and a clear passion for smarter mobility.
- [smartmicro Expert Talk: Radar’s Role in the Future of Traffic Management](https://www.smartmicro.com/smartmicro-expert-talk-radars-role-in-the-future-of-traffic-management/): As cities grow and mobility demands evolve, transportation networks face increasing pressure to become smarter, safer, and more efficient. The technologies that power modern Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are at the heart of this transformation — and radar is playing a bigger role than ever.
- [Smart Mobility in Action: Shymkent Leads with Intelligent Transport](https://www.smartmicro.com/smart-mobility-in-action-shymkent-leads-with-intelligent-transport/): In 2024, the city of Shymkent, Kazakhstan took a major step toward smarter urban mobility by deploying a citywide Intelligent Transport System (ITS) — powered by smartmicro sensor technology.
- [A Wealth of Experience and a Clear Vision](https://www.smartmicro.com/a-wealth-of-experience-and-a-clear-vision/): With over three decades of experience in the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) industry, Steve Collins brings extensive expertise and a strong international network to his new role at smartmicro. As Business Developer for the French market, Steve is eager to support smartmicro’s growth in the region and beyond. In this interview, he shares insights into his background, his perspective on the market, and what excites him most about joining the smartmicro team.
- [From Installation to Innovation in 4 Hours](https://www.smartmicro.com/from-installation-to-innovation-in-4-hours/): We’re pleased to announce the successful installation of 4 TRUGRD Stream radar sensors with the COM HUB  at an intersection in Fullerton, Orange County.
- [smartmicro Expert Talk: Why choose radar sensors for your autonomous application?](https://www.smartmicro.com/smartmicro-expert-talk-why-choose-radar-sensors-for-your-autonomous-application/): Autonomous vehicles are transforming the way we think about mobility — but to navigate safely in every environment, they need sensors that deliver reliable perception under all conditions. That’s where radar comes in.
- [Celebrating 32 years in the Traffic Industry – Interview with Peter Eccleson](https://www.smartmicro.com/celebrating-32-years-in-the-traffic-industry-interview-with-peter-eccleson/): thrilled to share an interview with the managing Director at smartmicro UK, Peter Eccleson, who has dedicated an impressive 32 years to the traffic industry. His journey offers a wealth of knowledge, and we hope you find his reflections as inspiring as we do:
- [How does radar support adaptive traffic light control?](https://www.smartmicro.com/how-does-radar-support-adaptive-traffic-light-control/): Traffic congestion tends to occur when the number of road users increases. To alleviate congestion in cities, traffic management centers need to make data-driven decisions. For this, they require the most accurate data available from a highly reliable source, such as radar sensors. 
- [Newest addition to the smartmicro traffic sensor portfolio: TOPGRD](https://www.smartmicro.com/newest-addition-to-the-smartmicro-traffic-sensor-portfolio-topgrd/): This cost-effective radar features a compact design and low power consumption, providing reliable detection capabilities for various traffic scenarios. With frequencies of 76-77GHz and 79-80GHz, TOPGRD is adaptable to diverse regulatory environments, ensuring a comprehensive approach to traffic management. The sensor is distinguished by its unparalleled precision and extended range.
- [Redefining Spatial Perception for Off-Road Environments](https://www.smartmicro.com/smartmicro-redefining-spatial-perception/): The off-road industries, from mining to agriculture, demand reliable perception technologies that ensure safety and efficiency, even in challenging conditions like dust, fog, and difficult terrain. Traditional camera-based systems often fall short, but Au-Zone Technologies and smartmicro are now changing the game.
- [smartmicro re-launching Micro Radar Altimeter](https://www.smartmicro.com/smartmicro-re-launching-micro-radar-altimeter/): Due to the market potential and many requests from customers, as of November 2024 smartmicro is renewing the production of the Micro Radar Altimeter. The product was already field-proven for many years and is now back in sales.
- [Traffic Web UI – simple and intuitive set-up software for intersection site planning and configuration](https://www.smartmicro.com/software-for-intersection-configuration/): Traffic Web UI - simple and intuitive set-up software for intersection site planning and configuration
- [Radar Cube Streaming for AI based processing](https://www.smartmicro.com/radar-cube-streaming-for-ai-based-processing/): As a standard, smartmicro’s automotive sensors deliver a Point Cloud output. This is a set of data points, representing the presence and position of detected objects. While our Point Cloud output generates very precise targets, we also offer Radar Cube Streaming firmware providing a real-time radar cube data interface without any information being filtered out. This can be used for more advanced applications where machine learning algorithms are used.  
- [The largest roundabout in Plymouth made more efficient with smartmicro radars](https://www.smartmicro.com/the-largest-roundabout-in-plymouth-made-more-efficient-with-smartmicro-radars/): Marsh Mills is the largest and busiest roundabout in Plymouth, Devon which sees around 35,000 vehicle movements a day. This roundabout was recently refurbished, and our detectors were selected over loops and magnetometers to provide the detection. Due to the size of the roundabout, it was deduced that ten sensors would be required - the single largest number of radars we have installed on a single site in the UK.
- [smartmicro sensors and their patented Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) modulation technique](https://www.smartmicro.com/smartmicro-sensors-and-their-patented-frequency-modulated-continuous-wave-fmcw-modulation-technique/): FMCW radars can natively separate targets in two dimensions: Range and speed. Transmitting, receiving, and processing a single linear frequency ramp (chirp) enables the radar to detect and separate multiple targets within the radar’s field of view.
- [Radar detection systems for highway safety](https://www.smartmicro.com/radar-detection-systems-for-highway-safety/): The role of detection systems is clear: detect and classify any object on the road – from a pedestrian to a large truck - and deliver the data to the traffic management center.When faced with potential danger such as an occurring accident, a vehicle driving in the wrong direction, queuing traffic, and similar, the system should be able to trigger an alarm in real-time and allow a reaction to the incident, thus ensuring fast assistance to road users by the operators.
- [All-in-one In-Cabin Radar by smartmicro – Covering the entire interior with one sensor](https://www.smartmicro.com/all-in-one-in-cabin-radar-by-smartmicro-covering-the-entire-interior-with-one-sensor/): Ensure the safety of your loved ones with our comprehensive radar technology. Discover how smartmicro's innovative radar technology redefines vehicle safety, focusing on crucial applications like Child Presence Detection, Intrusion Detection, and Seat Belt Reminder.
- [Overcoming the challenges of bridge-mounted detection with radar sensor technology](https://www.smartmicro.com/overcoming-the-challenges-of-bridge-mounted-detection-with-radar-sensor-technology/): In 2014, the South Wales Trunk Road Agency faced detection challenges on an aging bridge. Traditional solutions fell short, but the smartmicro radar technology came to the rescue!
- [Detection Technologies for Challenging Road Environments](https://www.smartmicro.com/detection-technologies-for-challenging-road-environments/): The article was originally posted in the September 2023 issue of TTI Magazine, available here.
- [smartmicro ramps up Operations in North America with the Launch of smartmicro US](https://www.smartmicro.com/smartmicro-ramps-up-operations-in-north-america-with-the-launch-of-smartmicro-us/): smartmicro, a global leader in advanced radar sensor technology for Traffic Management and Automotive applications, announces the start of operation of its own subsidiary in North America. The new company, named smartmicro US, is based in Lake Mary, Florida. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in smartmicro's ongoing commitment to extending its global presence and providing top-tier service to customers in North and South America.
- [smartmicro’s patented fail-safe features – Ensuring safety in road traffic](https://www.smartmicro.com/smartmicros-patented-fail-safe-features-ensuring-safety-in-road-traffic/): smartmicro radar sensors offer highly innovative, patented fail-safe features. By means of integrated self-calibration and self-diagnosis functions, such as blindness and rain detection, misalignment detection, and interference suppression, they ensure dependable operation.
- [smartmicro acquires long-term partner and distributor in the UK: launching smartmicro UK](https://www.smartmicro.com/smartmicro-acquires-long-term-partner-and-distributor-in-the-uk-launching-smartmicro-uk/): This acquisition marks a significant milestone for smartmicro and is part of its accelerated growth strategy to strengthen the international presence and create a network of the brand’s own entities in major global markets.
- [smartmicro and NXP introduce the newest one-chip radar technology](https://www.smartmicro.com/smartmicro-and-nxp-introduce-the-newest-one-chip-radar-technology/): smartmicro and NXP  have worked together to develop a 4D radar sensor, based on NXP’s newest SAF85xx One-chip radar SoC, bringing high-performance radar technology into mainstream ADAS and Autonomous Driving applications.
- [COM HUB configuration through Traffic Web UI](https://www.smartmicro.com/com-hub-configuration-through-traffic-web-ui/): Traffic Web UI is a new browser-based user interface for COM HUB and sensor configuration. The COM HUB Sync PLC runs a web server inside the module for on-site or remote configuration. The user can connect to COM HUB Sync PLC through WIFI or a wired Ethernet interface. COM HUB Sync PLC and its web server work with one of the most common IoT protocols, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), which make the device compatible with most cloud-based central software solutions.
- [smartmicro introduces DRVEGRD 171](https://www.smartmicro.com/smartmicro-introduces-drvegrd-171/): smartmicro is proud to announce the newest addition to the DRVEGRD family - our front radar DRVEGRD 171. Designed for ASIL-B compliance, DRVEGRD 171 enables the integration into scalable and reliable automotive systems and meets the challenges of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and the L2+ autonomous vehicles market.
- [In-Cabin Automotive Radar – smartmicro’s life-saving feature](https://www.smartmicro.com/in-cabin-automotive-radar-smartmicros-life-saving-feature/): According to US DOT, on average, 38 children in America die each year due to heatstroke, after being left alone in a hot vehicle. Even at a moderate outside temperature of 20°C, a vehicle’s cabin can heat up to over 46°C. A body temperature of about 41°C is lethal.
- [TRUGRD Stream – Near Perfect Detection](https://www.smartmicro.com/trugrd-stream-near-perfect-detection/): In December 2020, Smart Video & Sensing started a 6-month-long project to test the performance of smartmicro's traffic sensors in Southwick Hill Tunnel.
- [Queue Length Estimation](https://www.smartmicro.com/queue-length-estimation/): In the worst case, they even wait in the queue for several red-light intervals until it’s their turn to pass.

## Pages
- [The End of Traditional Traffic Detection in ITS](https://www.smartmicro.com/webinar/the-end-of-traditional-traffic-detection-in-its/): Traditional traffic detection technologies have supported traffic management systems for many years. However, the requirements for modern traffic infrastructure are changing. Intersections, highways, and urban mobility environments need more than isolated detection points. They require reliable real-time data, continuous tracking, accurate classification, and a broader view of all relevant road users.
- [Webinar](https://www.smartmicro.com/webinar/): Stay connected with smartmicro through our live webinar series. Our online sessions bring together industry experts, customers, and partners to explore radar-based innovations, discuss real-world applications, and share valuable insights from across the mobility and sensing industries.
- [Traffic Web UI](https://www.smartmicro.com/traffic-web-ui/): Traffic Web UI simplifies the configuration and deployment of smartmicro traffic radar systems through an intuitive browser-based interface running directly on the smartmicro COM HUB.
- [Drone Altimeter](https://www.smartmicro.com/airborne/drone-altimeter/): smartmicro radar altimeters deliver precise altitude measurement for small UAV platforms in demanding airborne environments. The sensor combines low weight, low power consumption, and high accuracy with robust performance against interference, making it ideal for reliable and scalable drone operations.
- [Faces of smartmicro](https://www.smartmicro.com/company/faces-of-smartmicro/): The latest updates about smartmicro
- [Defense](https://www.smartmicro.com/defense-radar-solutions/): smartmicro combines experience from automotive, traffic, and defense radar development, including long-range radar systems and airborne applications.
- [smartmicro  | Sensor Technology](https://www.smartmicro.com/): Years of Excellence
- [UMRR-11](https://www.smartmicro.com/traffic-management/products/umrr-11/): The UMRR-11 Line is smartmicro’s proven radar-only sensor family for traffic management applications. Designed for robust, maintenance-free detection, it delivers accurate multi-lane vehicle tracking and real-time traffic data in all weather conditions.
- [Where to Buy](https://www.smartmicro.com/partner/where-to-buy/): smartmicro’s global distribution network ensures qualified support and local market expertise. Use the filters below to identify the right sales channel for your market and application.
- [Product Selection Guide](https://www.smartmicro.com/traffic-management/product-selection-guide/): No matter the size and complexity of your project, our tool guides you to the most suitable smartmicro products. Start with selecting the appropriate application, and the further relevant questions will unfold.
- [TRUGRD Line](https://www.smartmicro.com/traffic-management/products/trugrd-radar-sensor/): The TRUGRD family is smartmicro’s premium radar sensor line designed for high-performance traffic detection across intersections, highways, tunnels, and bridges. Powered by precise Super Resolution AI Tracking, TRUGRD radars deliver unmatched accuracy, reliability, and flexibility — all while staying cost-effective and energy-efficient.
- [TOPGRD](https://www.smartmicro.com/traffic-management/products/topgrd-traffic-sensor/): Fill in the form to get in touch with our team and get more information about the TOPGRD traffic sensor. 
- [Partner Zone](https://www.smartmicro.com/partner/partner-zone/): This page offers further downloads for registered users, distributors and partners. Please login with your access data. If you don't have a username and password yet, please feel free to contact us.
- [Events](https://www.smartmicro.com/company/events/): smartmicro is present at leading international trade shows, conferences, and industry events.These events provide opportunities to experience our radar technology first-hand, exchange ideas with our experts, and explore new solutions for traffic management, automotive applications, and airborne systems. We regularly participate in global industry events across Europe, North America, and Asia — strengthening our relationships with customers and partners worldwide.
- [Career](https://www.smartmicro.com/company/career/): At smartmicro, you don’t just work on technology — you contribute to shaping the future of mobility.
- [Waste Management](https://www.smartmicro.com/automotive-radar-sensors/waste-management/): Waste management vehicles work in complex, safety-critical environments. Collection trucks, sweepers, and municipal service vehicles navigate narrow streets, dense traffic, and residential areas, often operating close to pedestrians, cyclists, and parked vehicles. Frequent stop-and-go driving, reversing, and limited visibility from darkness, rain, or urban obstacles all raise the risk of accidents.
- [Agriculture](https://www.smartmicro.com/automotive-radar-sensors/agricultural-vehicles/): Agricultural vehicles operate in challenging environments where efficiency, safety, and precision are essential. Tractors, harvesters, sprayers, and support vehicles must navigate uneven terrain, narrow field paths, and farm roads, often working alongside people, other machines, and public traffic. Dust, crop residue, fog, rain, and darkness can limit visibility, raising the risk of accidents and interruptions.
- [Mining and Quarrying](https://www.smartmicro.com/automotive-radar-sensors/mining-and-quarrying/): Mining and quarrying vehicles work in demanding environments. Large haul trucks, loaders, and support vehicles need to move safely through tight pits, narrow haul roads, and busy loading zones, often running around the clock. Dust, fog, vibration, and darkness reduce visibility, raising the risk of collisions and impacting uptime.
- [Logistics Yards](https://www.smartmicro.com/automotive-radar-sensors/logistics-yards/): 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.
- [Heavy Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.smartmicro.com/automotive-radar-sensors/heavy-off-road-vehicles/): Heavy off-road vehicles operate in some of the most demanding environments, where safety and reliability are mission-critical. Construction machines, articulated dumpers, and other heavy equipment must navigate uneven terrain, steep slopes, and confined work zones—often in close proximity to other vehicles and on-site personnel.
- [Industrial Vehicles](https://www.smartmicro.com/automotive-radar-sensors/industrial-vehicles/)
- [Autonomous Driving](https://www.smartmicro.com/automotive-radar-sensors/autonomous-driving/): Autonomous driving is transforming mobility by enabling safer, more efficient, and highly automated transportation systems. Reliable environmental perception is the foundation of this transformation—requiring precise, real-time detection under all conditions. Radar technology plays a critical role in ensuring robust and continuous object tracking, even in challenging environments.
- [Accessories](https://www.smartmicro.com/automotive-radar-sensors/accessories/)
- [DRVEGRD Line](https://www.smartmicro.com/automotive-radar-sensors/products/drvegrd-line/): smartmicro’s DRVEGRD radar sensor line is designed to enable complete 360° coverage around vehicles—forming the foundation for safe, reliable, and efficient mobility in autonomous and industrial environments. By continuously monitoring the vehicle’s surroundings, DRVEGRD sensors support advanced safety functions and ensure the protection of both people and material.
- [Micro Radar Altimeter](https://www.smartmicro.com/airborne/micro-radar-altimeter/): smartmicro radar altimeters deliver reliable altitude measurement in challenging airborne environments. The sensors operate under adverse weather and lighting conditions and provide accurate height-above-ground data for aircraft and UAV platforms.
- [Airborne](https://www.smartmicro.com/airborne-4/): Precise altitude sensing for inspection and survey drones.
- [Airborne](https://www.smartmicro.com/airborne/): Compact 24 GHz radar altimeter for airborne platforms requiring accurate height measurement under demanding environmental conditions. smartmicro positions it for UAVs, helicopters, fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, including VTOL and terrain awareness use cases.
- [Handheld Target Simulator](https://www.smartmicro.com/traffic-management/products/radar-target-simulator/): Whether in the field or in the lab, this portable device allows you to simulate close-to-real-world radar conditions, ensuring that your sensors are working at peak performance. Placing the device at a given range, azimuth and elevation angle, it simulates the speed of a moving object and hence generates a reference object for the user to verify range, speed and azimuth and elevation angle measurement performance of a radar sensor under test.
- [Partner](https://www.smartmicro.com/partner/): TRUGRD Stream Hybrid combines high-definition video with radar sensors to enhance stop line vehicle detection at signalized intersections. This all-in-one, fully integrated solution enables safer and more efficient traffic flow, optimized for fast deployment with minimal impact on infrastructure.
- [Company](https://www.smartmicro.com/company/): For over 28 years, smartmicro has been developing high-performance radar sensors for traffic, automotive, and airborne applications. What started as a one-engineer company has grown into a global leader in detection technology.
- [Support](https://www.smartmicro.com/support/): Whether you need help with troubleshooting, support during project planning and system design, or even personal on-site guidance, we have the experience and expertise to assist you.
- [Engineering Services](https://www.smartmicro.com/engineering-services/): Contact our representatives for more information about smartmicro engineering services.
- [Videos](https://www.smartmicro.com/resources/videos/): Explore our video library featuring product presentations, application insights, and solution overviews.Discover how smartmicro radar technology performs in real-world environments and learn more about our innovations, capabilities, and system integrations.
- [Downloads](https://www.smartmicro.com/resources/downloads/): Explore our collection of product resources to get the information you need, when you need it.
- [VRU](https://www.smartmicro.com/traffic-management/vru-detection/): Effective VRU Detection systems are therefore essential for improving road safety. By identifying vulnerable road users early and monitoring their movement, traffic management systems can help prevent accidents and support safer traffic environments.
- [Enforcement](https://www.smartmicro.com/traffic-management/enforcement/): Traffic Enforcement is a critical component of modern road safety strategies. Speeding, red-light violations, and other traffic offenses remain among the primary causes of severe accidents worldwide. Effective enforcement systems help authorities ensure compliance with traffic regulations and reduce dangerous driving behavior.
- [Smart City](https://www.smartmicro.com/traffic-management/smart-city/): Smart City Traffic Management focuses on using real-time data and intelligent detection technologies to optimize traffic flow, improve safety, and enable connected mobility.
- [Bridge](https://www.smartmicro.com/traffic-management/bridge/): Bridges often serve as important bottlenecks within road networks - maintaining smooth and safe traffic flow is essential. Effective Bridge Traffic Management systems allow operators to monitor traffic behavior, detect incidents quickly, and ensure reliable bridge operations.
- [Tunnel](https://www.smartmicro.com/traffic-management/tunnel/): Tunnels represent critical elements of modern transportation infrastructure. They enable efficient traffic flow through mountains, urban areas, and densely populated regions while minimizing surface disruption. However, managing traffic inside tunnels requires specialized monitoring systems to ensure safety, maintain traffic flow, and detect dangerous situations as early as possible.
- [Roundabout](https://www.smartmicro.com/traffic-management/roundabout/): Roundabouts are widely used in modern road infrastructure to improve traffic flow and reduce the severity of traffic accidents. Compared to traditional signalized intersections, roundabouts reduce conflict points and allow vehicles to move continuously through the intersection. However, efficient Roundabout Traffic Management requires reliable detection technologies that can monitor vehicle movements, traffic density, and driver behavior in real time.
- [Highway](https://www.smartmicro.com/traffic-management/highway/): Highways are designed to move large volumes of traffic at high speeds across long distances. Because of these characteristics, maintaining safety and efficiency on highways requires reliable monitoring systems capable of detecting vehicles, measuring speed, and identifying traffic incidents as early as possible. Effective Highway Traffic Management solutions provide transportation authorities with real-time visibility into traffic conditions and enable proactive traffic control strategies.
- [Intersection](https://www.smartmicro.com/traffic-management/intersection/): Intersections are among the most complex and critical points within any road network. Multiple traffic streams intersect, vehicles change direction, and pedestrians and cyclists cross simultaneously. This combination of movements creates a high potential for conflicts and makes intersections one of the most accident-prone areas in urban traffic.
- [Automotive](https://www.smartmicro.com/automotive-radar-sensors/): smartmicro's high-performance DRVEGRD radar sensors offer a wide field of view, long range and 4D/UHD exceptional angular resolution at a remarkable low power consumption. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our partnerships with industry-leading semiconductor manufacturers, resulting in a family of automotive radar sensors based on the latest chip technology.
- [Traffic Management](https://www.smartmicro.com/traffic-management/): With more than 250,000 sensors deployed globally, smartmicro stands for reliable Traffic Management technology built on decades of radar expertise.
- [Hybrid AI Tracking](https://www.smartmicro.com/traffic-management/products/hybrid-ai-tracking/): Hybrid AI Tracking is the next evolution in traffic detection, combining high-definition video with advanced radar into a single AI-powered system. Designed for signalized intersections, highways, and other complex traffic scenarios, it ensures premium detection, precise object classification, and continuous, reliable performance in all weather and lighting conditions.
- [COM HUB Family](https://www.smartmicro.com/traffic-management/products/com-hub-edge-device/): Ready to modernize your traffic detection system? The COM HUB edge devices offer a seamless, flexible, and scalable solution to improve your traffic management infrastructure. With easy installation, robust connectivity, and advanced features, it’s the perfect choice for forward-thinking traffic engineers and system integrators 
- [Contact Us](https://www.smartmicro.com/company/contact-us/): Need more information? Our representatives will be happy to assist you!