Teradar emerges from stealth with terahertz vision sensor, Series B funding - The Robot Report

Teradar, a Boston-based company, has emerged from stealth mode with a commercial terahertz vision sensor that it claims surpasses cameras and lidar in resolution and performance, especially in adverse weather conditions like snow. Their solid-state chip technology operates in the terahertz band of the electromagnetic spectrum, offering up to 20 times the resolution of current automotive radar systems. The company’s Modular Terahertz Engine (MTE) can be customized for various advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving levels (SAE Level 1 to 5), enabling safer, long-range perception in any lighting or weather condition. Teradar’s founders bring over 20 years of expertise from MIT and Stanford in fields including automotive engineering, chip design, and photonics. Teradar recently closed a $150 million Series B funding round led by VXI Capital, with participation from investors such as IBEX, Capricorn Investment Group, The Engine Ventures, and Lockheed Martin Ventures. The company is collaborating with five