O-79: Vehicle Imaging Radar
The O-79 offers lidar-like image quality, paired with high reliability under bad weather and low light conditions that only radar systems can provide.
Ainstein’s Vehicle Imaging Radar even offers target classification, allowing for the distinguishing of vehicles vs. pedestrians, opening doors to unlimited possibilities for self-driving
Common Challenges
- Ultrasonic radar sensors’ accuracy vary drastically
- Lidar doesn’t work in all weather & environments
- Lidar isn’t scalable – large and expensive
Our Solution
- O-79 has consistent and adjustable accuracy/sensitivity
- O-79 works well in all weather & environments
- O-79 is built for scalability – compact and affordable
Why Choose The O-79 Vehicle Imaging Radar?
- 4D Point Cloud Mapping: Increased accuracy and safety in all conditions and environments
- Detects Both Moving and Stationary Objects: Excels in obstacle identification and avoidance
- Highly Customizable: Adaptable to your product or application’s needs
Common Integration Applications
- Self-driving excavator
- Self-driving sweeper
- Self-driving lawn mower
Operating Frequency | 77 GHz |
Field of View (Azimuth x Elevation) | ~90° x 30° |
Angular Resolution (Azimuth) | ~5.7° |
Angular Resolution (Elevation) | ~18° |
Detection Range | 20 m |
Range Resolution | < 0.2 m |
Max Velocity | 6.67 m/s |
Velocity Resolution | 0.0357 m/s |
Update Rate | 15 Hz |
Interface | CAN, Ethernet |
Safety Range Target | SIL2 |
IP Range Target | IP 67 |
The O-79 is manufactured to an IP rating of IP69K and has been tested to that standard by our manufacturing team. Pursuing IP69K certification by a third party is on our roadmap, but it has not yet been completed.
See the device manual for more info on these messages. We’re also planning to add a periodic status message (coming soon).
Yes, there is a bench test software application that can be accessed at http://wiki.ros.org/ainstein_radar. For additional technical assistance, please email support@ainstein.ai.
O-79 units are able to operate side-by-side and simultaneously, with some clients finding success operating 2-4 at the same time.
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O-79 Use Cases
Success Stories

“We at Jetpack Aviation are very excited to implement Ainstein’s radar altimeter technology in our Jetpacks because there is no other technology out there that will give us such an accurate and responsive measurement no matter what surface we are flying over. Our main goal is to keep our JetPack as light and compact as possible and Ainstein’s radar altimeter fits perfectly with our vision.”
Boris Jarry
Operations Manager, JetPack Aviation, Inc.

“Ainstein has shown the technical capabilities and commitment to customize industry-leading solutions for Bobcat. We look forward to a strong partnership to bring the latest innovation to empower our customers to accomplish more.”
Joel Honeyman
Vice President of Global Innovation , Doosan Bobcat North America

“I’ve been very satisfied with Ainstein’s radar products. Ainstein is the only drone radar provider on the market with high performance and low price in a single package. I don’t see any other manufacturers with the same capabilities and value.”
Hideki Shibata
UAS Chief Engineer, YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.