ACAM200

In-Cabin Monitoring Radar

ACAM (Automotive In-Cabin Monitoring) is a 60 GHz mmWave in-cabin monitoring radar sensor – detecting and monitoring living beings inside a vehicle.

NOVELIC’s perception software stack, Norasoft™, combined with a radar sensor, enables in-cabin monitoring with full interior coverage. ACAM does not require a line of sight to detect people and does not invade passenger privacy.

Starting from 2026, Euro NCAP will reward up to 5 points to passenger vehicles with a Child Presence Detection system. ACAM provides a simple way to upgrade your vehicle to the highest-level rating.

Award-Winning
Tier 1 Nomination – Coming to Cars in 2026

ACAM Platform Applications:

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ACAM In-Cabin Monitoring Applications

Lighting control human presence detection

Child Presence Detection

The sensor detects if a child has been left unattended in a parked car, or gains access to the car, and sends out a warning.

NOVELIC offers industry-leading detection time, even if a child is covered by a blanket, or down in the footwell area.

  • Protects babies, toddlers, and children
  • Covers the whole vehicle, including footwell areas
  • Extensively tested in static and dynamic scenarios
  • Euro NCAP compliant
Seat Occupancy Detection

Seat Occupancy Detection

ACAM detects which seats are occupied by human beings (baby, child, adult). The sensor can tell the difference between a living being and an inanimate object and is not triggered by baggage.

This functionality can be used to enable air conditioning adjustment for each individual seat based on occupancy, or to send seat occupancy data to emergency services in the case of an accident (Euro NCAP 2026 Post-Crash Presence).

  • Detects occupied seats in a vehicle
  • No false positives caused by bags
  • One sensor covers two rows of seats
Intrusion & Proximity alert

Intrusion & Proximity Alert

Due to its position, the ACAM sensor is able to monitor the immediate surroundings of the vehicle, and sense movements around the car, as well as intrusion attempts.

The sensor detects any unauthorized attempt of entering a vehicle and sends out a warning. Thanks to its precision, ACAM does not get triggered by passers-by and only activates if a breach has occurred.

  • Detects intrusion attempts
  • Protects the vehicle and the property inside
  • Low-power standby mode, using less than 65 mW

NOVELIC In-Cabin Monitoring Solution

ACAM Live Demo at CES 2025

Technical specifications

Operating Frequency 60 GHz
Technology Antenna in Package
Frequency range 57.7 GHz – 62.4 GHz
Field of View – Azimuth 115°
Field of View – Elevation 108°
Dimensions (without mounting elements) 55mm x 33.8 mm x 16.55m
AEC-Q100 Grade 2 (-40°C to 85°C)
Ingress Protection Class IP51
Interface Protocol CAN-FD, LIN, ETH
Voltage Supply Range 9V – 16V (Normal Operation)
Power Consumption ≈ 600 mW
Power Consumption (Standby Mode) < 65 mW
Operating System AutoSAR Classic
Functional Safety Rating QM
Cybersecurity Hardware Support Yes (Full EVITA HSM)
Total Product Mass 24 g

What Sets ACAM Apart

Shorter time-to-market – the B-sample maturity level lets Tier 1 companies shorten their SOP timeline

Seamless integration – compact and easy to install, without affecting interior vehicle design

Low power – optimized to consume a low amount of power, with good thermal performance without a heatsink

Multifunctionality – a single solution fulfills multiple applications

Safety – protects your family, pets, and property

Privacy – completely anonymous and unintrusive

Accuracy – zero false alarms

Fast response time – industry-leading performance allows for immediate action

Reliability – works in all lighting conditions, extreme weather conditions, detection unaffected by baggage or fabrics

Euro NCAP compliance – adheres to the latest NCAP requirements

Cost-effective – maximum performance with a minimal number of antennas, BOM-optimized

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