OmniPreSense Corp.’s recently unveiled radar module is capable of detecting objects 5 to 10 m away and giving electronic systems enhanced information about the world around them. Intended for the “maker” community, the $169 OPS241-A module is capable of making any Android phone supporting USB On-the-Go (OTG) into a radar gun.
The 53 mm × 59 mm OSP241-A short-range radar is capable of reporting motion, speed, and direction of objects detected in its wide field of view. You can plug it into a Raspberry Pi’s USB port to enable a variety of useful applications. An API provides direct control of the OPS241-A and allows for changes to reported units (e.g., meters/second and miles/hour), transmitted power, and other settings. Compared to PIR or ultrasonic sensors, the OPS241-A provides increased range, a wider coverage area, and immunity to noise and light, while providing enhanced information about the detected object.
Potential applications range from security motion detection to a radar gun. You can plug the OPS241-A directly into an Android phone or tablet running USB OTG and terminal program to turn them into a radar gun. When mounted on a drone, the OPS241-A can detect objects 5 to 10 m away for collision avoidance.
OmniPreSense Corp. | omnipresense.com
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