From Photon to Perception: Rethinking HDR Validation for Automotive Cameras
High dynamic range (HDR) imaging has become essential for modern ADAS and autonomous driving systems, but producing a visually appealing image does not always result in better perception performance.
Trade-offs between LED flicker mitigation, motion blur, dynamic resolution and low-light performance can significantly affect how reliably vehicles detect and interpret their surroundings. We spoke with Gabriel Bowers, Senior Principal Engineer at Mobileye, about why traditional image quality metrics are no longer enough, how real-world HDR validation should be approached, and why a “photon to KPI” methodology is becoming increasingly important for safety-critical automotive camera systems.
Seeing the Road Ahead: A Decade of Automotive Camera Technology
Ahead of AutoSens Europe 2025, we spoke with Yaohui Liu, EMEA FAE & Marketing Manager at Calterah Semiconductor Technology, about how Calterah is advancing radar SoCs, tackling functional safety, and introducing innovations like the new Dubhe UWB product series.
AutoSens Europe Keynote Speaker Announced: Continental’s Martin Punke
As we look ahead to AutoSens Europe 2025, we’re excited to announce Martin Punke, Head of Camera Product Technology at Continental, as a keynote speaker. To mark the occasion, Martin shared his expert insights on the evolution of automotive vision systems, the challenges of the past decade, and what’s on the horizon for ADAS camera technology.
From AI-powered perception systems and sensor fusion to driver monitoring and HMI advancements, this year’s lineup is set to explore cutting-edge innovations, and help you stay ahead of the evolving world of automotive technology.