Arbe Tier-1 Sensrad Secures an Order from WATCHIT for Boat Collision Prevention

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Arbe Robotics (NASDAQ: ARBE) announced that its Tier-1 partner Sensrad has secured an order from WATCHIT for their Hugin D1 Radar system, which will be used in recreational boat collision prevention systems. The radar solution, powered by Arbe's chipset, was selected after a six-month evaluation period to provide reliable perception and navigation support in all weather conditions.

Sensrad has also placed a significant purchase order for Arbe chipsets to be used across multiple programs, including autonomous off-road vehicles for a US defense customer, a Tianyi Transportation project in China, and various customer evaluations. This expansion into the maritime sector demonstrates the versatility and adaptability of Arbe's radar-based perception solutions.

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• Expansion into new maritime market segment through WATCHIT partnership
• Multiple program applications including defense and transportation sectors
• Successful validation through 6-month evaluation period
• Significant purchase order received for Arbe chipsets from Sensrad

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Sensrad's Hugin D1 radar, powered by Arbe's chipset, selected to deliver a first-of-its-kind safety and perception solution for recreational boats

TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Arbe Robotics Ltd. (Nasdaq: ARBE) (TASE: ARBE), a global leader in perception radar solutions, today announced that Sensrad, a leading radar Tier-1 supplier based in Sweden, has received an order from WATCHIT for the Sensrad Hugin D1 Radar for their collision prevention system for recreational boats. Sensrad's Radar solution was chosen to provide reliable perception and navigation support in all weather and lighting conditions.

"We built WATCHIT to bring the same kind of proactive safety which you would expect in a modern car to the water. Sensrad's radar gives us the precision and reliability we need to push that vision forward. This is a major step toward making smarter boating the new standard," said Tal Duvdevany, CEO of WATCHIT.

WATCHIT chose Sensrad's Imaging Radar after a six-month evaluation and collaboration. Sensrad Hugin D1 Radar is versatile and fully customizable for many different industries including commercial vehicles, boating, robotics, and more. WATCHIT's collision prevention system was built with the inspiration of automotive safety technology, which autonomously assesses risk using proximity sensing and marine AI. A video demonstration of the technology is available for viewing here.

"We congratulate Sensrad on this important milestone with WATCHIT, bringing their advanced imaging radar solution to the boating industry," said Kobi Marenko, CEO of Arbe. "Built on Arbe's chipset, Sensrad's system demonstrates the versatility of our technology across industries. This new application in recreational boating is an exciting and promising vertical, further proving the strength, reliability, and adaptability of our radar-based perception solutions."

Sensrad recently placed a significant purchase order for Arbe chipsets, which are to be used in multiple programs, including an initiative involving autonomous vehicles for off-road applications, for a strategic US customer in the defense sector, a China-based Tianyi Transportation project, and several customer evaluations.

"Our collaboration with Arbe has been key to delivering our state-of-the-art imaging radar," said Marcus Hasselblad, CEO of Sensrad. "This agreement with WATCHIT marks an exciting step into the maritime market, where our robust, field-proven radar technology, powered by Arbe's world-class innovation, brings a new level of safety and perception to recreational boating."

About Arbe

Arbe (Nasdaq: ARBE), a global leader in ultra-high-resolution radar solutions, is driving a radar revolution. Its cutting-edge radar chipset delivers up to 100 times more detail than other radar systems, empowering automakers and radar Tier-1s to develop truly safe driving systems that scale from ADAS to hands-free, eyes-off capabilities and up to full vehicle autonomy. Arbe's technology addresses the most critical use cases by delivering real-time, 4-dimensional imaging that enables the perception stack with information such as precise mapping of drivable free space in highway and urban environments across all weather and lighting conditions. With its transformative impact across passenger, commercial, and industrial vehicle segments, as well as other advanced safety applications, Arbe is redefining the role of radar in next-generation mobility.

Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company also operates offices in the United States, Germany, and China. For more information, visit https://arberobotics.com/

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FAQ

What is the new partnership between Arbe Robotics and WATCHIT?

Arbe's Tier-1 partner Sensrad will supply their Hugin D1 Radar system, powered by Arbe's chipset, to WATCHIT for recreational boat collision prevention systems.

How was Sensrad's radar solution selected for WATCHIT's collision prevention system?

The radar solution was selected after a six-month evaluation and collaboration period, chosen for its precision and reliability in all weather and lighting conditions.

What other markets is Arbe's radar technology being used in?

Arbe's technology is being used in multiple sectors including autonomous off-road vehicles for US defense, Tianyi Transportation in China, and various other customer evaluations.

What are the benefits of Arbe's radar technology for recreational boats?

The technology provides reliable perception and navigation support in all weather and lighting conditions, bringing automotive-grade safety standards to recreational boating.

Who are the key partners involved in ARBE's boat collision prevention system?

The key partners are Arbe Robotics (technology provider), Sensrad (Tier-1 supplier), and WATCHIT (end customer implementing the collision prevention system).