At CES (January 6-9, 2026), dSPACE will demonstrate a new radar solution for functional testing of radar sensors. The DARTS ARROW has been specially developed for use in end-of-line tests and periodic technical inspections (PTI) of radar-based driver assistance systems. The compact radar target simulator is efficient and easy to use and simulates the range, speed and radar target cross-section of a radar target in dynamic scenarios.
The new solution covers a frequency range from 76 to 81 GHz and offers a customizable bandwidth of up to 5 GHz. It enables the simulation of distances of up to 500 meters in steps of less than 7 cm and at speeds of ±700 km/h. Depending on the application, the front end can be configured as monostatic or bistatic.
This makes the robust and cost-effective system ideal for validating safety-relevant driver assistance systems such as emergency braking, lane departure warning and distance control assistants. By realistically simulating traffic scenarios under controlled conditions, sensor errors can be detected and the functionality of safety-critical assistance systems can be ensured over the entire lifecycle.
“DARTS ARROW is the smallest full-fledged radar target simulator in the world and enables functional testing in the areas of end-of-line (EOL) and periodic technical inspection (PTI),” emphasizes Peter Waeltermann, CEO of dSPACE Inc. in Wixom, Michigan.
dSPACE will be showcasing the DARTS ARROW at CES at booth #4500 in LVCC West Hall on January 6-9, 2026.
About dSPACE
dSPACE is the worldwide leading provider of simulation and validation solutions for developing networked, autonomous and electrically powered vehicles. The company's end-to-end solutions are used in particular by automobile manufacturers and their suppliers to test the software and hardware components of their new vehicles long before a new model hits the road. dSPACE is not only a sought-after partner in vehicle development; engineers in the aerospace, agricultural and industrial automation sectors also rely on our expertise. Our portfolio ranges from end-to-end simulation and validation solutions to engineering and consulting services, training and support. With over 2,900 employees worldwide, dSPACE has headquarters in Paderborn, four project centers in Germany and serves customers through its regional companies in the USA, United Kingdom, France, Japan, China, Croatia, South Korea, India, Sweden and Italy.
