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Discover CAM Scale-Up through Calyo.

Mihai Caleap introduces Calyo and outlines their CAM Scale-Up journey.

Learn more about their specialty, the testing process and the results.

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Calyo and the Zenzic CAM Scale-Up programme

Utilising deep-ultrasound technology to revolutionise the sensor-enabled mobility industry

Calyo as a company is born of two complementary insights; one on the future of ultrasonics and the other on the future of autonomy. These have come together to produce a groundbreaking ultrasonic collision prevention sensor that addresses the ‘safety gap’ left when the effectiveness of radar and LiDAR senses are compromised by adverse weather conditions.

Calyo was formed in August 2020, and its core business is the creation of an ultrasonic sensor. The key difference in Calyo’s product is that it operates differently from conventional collision prevention sensors in the way that it behaves within the visible light spectrum. If visibility is impaired during adverse weather conditions, e.g. fog, rain, snow, then it will impact the effectiveness of these conventional sensors. Calyo operates in the ultrasonic frequency, which means that it fills the ‘safety gap’ that is created when operating conditions impair conventional sensors.

The company is pre-revenue and is developing its technology along three different themes:

  • Defence – military autonomous vehicles and drones
  • Automotive – road vehicles
  • Consumer tech – autonomous home robots like vacuum cleaners or grass cutters

What makes Calyo special?

Mihai Caleap, Founder and CEO of Calyo, explains:

There are quite a few differences between Calyo’s ultrasonic sensor and existing solutions. Beyond our primary aim to close the safety gap of radar and LiDAR, we also offer an enhanced version of the standard ultrasound parking sensor. Our ultrasonic sensor has the capability to see the surroundings in 3D, which is a much more comprehensive view. This means, comparing it with existing sensors on a vehicle, fewer parking sensors are needed which provides further cost benefits for car manufacturers.”

In addition to the supplementary ‘belt and braces’ solution that Calyo’s sensor will provide to car manufacturers, it’s also comparatively cheap to manufacture. This is important to an industry that has already committed and invested heavily in LiDAR-based sensor solutions. This is also why OEMs and car manufacturers are likely to be extremely demanding when it comes to the testing of Calyo’s technology.

Calyo’s testing journey

Demonstrating their sensor’s capabilities even in the harshest environments through CAM Testbed UK

Calyo’s testing took place at UTAC Millbrook and aimed to recreate the adverse conditions that compromise the effectiveness of radar and LiDAR to see if Calyo’s sensor successfully fills the safety gap. The Calyo team conducted tests in a rain shed and smoke room to simulate bad weather conditions. The sensor needed to ensure that the vehicle avoids pedestrians and other obstacles that are put in front of it.

Mihai continues: “Having access to a controlled test environment that can simulate the optimal conditions to stress-test our technology, noticeably expedites our experiments. It’s been incredibly useful for us to try out a range of variables and confirm our sensor’s capabilities and has provided a layer of legitimacy to Calyo’s product offering.”

What would success look like?

Calyo will use the data gained from testing to demonstrate the accuracy and viability of their sensor data to potential investors. By outlining the system’s ability to detect and avoid potential collisions in real-world scenarios, Calyo hopes to roll out their solution in vehicles across the UK.

Programme results

Calyo’s testing programme has resulted in business success across three core aspects.

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