The technology groups MAHLE and Rohde & Schwarz have jointly developed a technical application that can be used for the first time to reliably check sensors of modern driver assistance systems (ADAS) after a repair. The core of the new platform is the TechPRO ® Digital ADAS 2.0 Extra calibration system from MAHLE Lifecycle and Mobility, which has been expanded to include the R&S RadEsT radar tester from Rohde & Schwarz, an established provider of high-precision electronic measurement and communication technology.
Until now, there has been a lack of standardized measurement methods for testing ADAS sensors after accidents or repairs, especially on body parts. MAHLE and Rohde & Schwarz are now closing this gap. The new development is suitable for a wide range of users, such as car workshops, repair shops, manufacturers, but also insurance companies, authorities and testing organizations. In the future, it can be used for future static tests of ADAS sensors as part of the general inspection. The joint innovation will be presented on June 11, 2026, at TÜV MobiCon 2026 in Berlin.
"With this innovation, we are taking driver assistance systems to the next level. For the first time, their function becomes measurable, comprehensible and standardizable after a repair. This is not only a technological advance, but a decisive step towards greater safety, transparency, and trust in the entire mobility ecosystem," said Felix-Matthias Walter, Head of Service Solutions at MAHLE Lifecycle and Mobility.
The TechPRO Digital ADAS 2.0 Extra calibration system from MAHLE uses integrated ultrasonic sensors to ensure precise vehicle positioning directly from the interior. Automatic vehicle recognition, laser-based distance measurement and motorized adjustment of the target systems ensure an efficient calibration process. An optimized display lifting system also ensures exact alignment even with particularly tall vehicles. ®
With the radar tester R&S RadEsT Rohde & Schwarz is now adding additional functions that pure calibration devices do not have, such as frequency and polarization detection, power measurement, and target and angle simulation for radar sensors. This allows inspectors to check and identify the correct alignment and function of the radar sensors in the MAHLE TechPRO 2 diagnostic device after repairs or damage.
The joint development covers several central areas of application. After repairs, it provides workshops with standardized and documented confirmation that the driver assistance system continues to operate within specification. In addition, it is suitable for quality and performance tests, as both correct and faulty conditions can be simulated in a targeted manner. Finally, the system generates reproducible and audit-proof measurement data that can serve as the basis for test procedures for periodic technical inspections, regulatory requirements or assessments by insurance companies in the future.
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