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Inside the story of global technology group Rohde & Schwarz joining forces with innovation leader in hyper-realistic radar simulations fiveD.
Think radar is only for fighter jets? Think again. From automatic toilet flushes to advanced driver assistance and airport security scanners, radar is everywhere – and it’s getting a hyper-realistic upgrade.
Drones grounding airports. Cars that must “see” hundreds of meters ahead. AI that learns only as fast as you can feed it clean, labeled data. More and more industries ask for faster, safer testing and reliable AI – without endless, costly real-world trials.
This episode explores how digital radar twins and synthetic, perfectly labeled data help accelerate development, lower risk and cost, and power next level radar AI to ensure a safer and connected world.
Explore with us
1. Radar is everywhere: automatic flush sensors, automotive radar for ADAS/autonomous driving, airport security scanners, and counter drone systems.
2. Why hyper realistic matters: bridge the simulation to reality “domain gap” with physics true radar models.
3. How to train AI faster: generate perfectly labeled synthetic radar raw data for real world performance.
4. Shift left: hyper-realistic radar simulation accelerates radar sensor development, integration, and continuous updates.
5. Use cases across industries: airport security scanners, drone detection, automotive, aerospace & defense, and even space missions.
Our guest
Marcel Hoffman and Michael Stelzig, co founders and managing directors of fiveD, share how their university research evolved into an innovation leader for hyper realistic radar simulation.
Christina Gessner, Executive Vice President Test & Measurement at Rohde & Schwarz, explains how joining forces with strategic partners like fiveD turns curiosity-driven ideas into real products that scale.
Our hosts
• Markus Haller, Rohde & Schwarz, blends his expertise as a physicist, former tech journalist, and corporate communications professional to make scientific insights and technological innovations accessible.
• Inga Müller-Siedentopp, Rohde & Schwarz, combines a background in economics and political science with experiences in journalism and a passion for corporate storytelling to translate complex technology into stories that stick.
Our topics
Rohde & Schwarz, fiveD, hyper realistic radar simulation, digital radar twin, radar AI, synthetic data, micro Doppler, domain gap, millimeter wave radar, MIMO radar, automotive radar, ADAS, autonomous driving, airport security scanner, drone detection, aerospace and defense, wave propagation, test and measurement
Join the conversation
Do you have suggestions? What topics are you interested in? We look forward to your email at podcast@rohde-schwarz.com (mailto:podcast@rohde-schwarz.com)
Deep dive
Find out everything about fiveD, the hyper-realistic radar simulation expert (fived.ai/)
Follow the latest news of fiveD via Linkedin (linkedin.com/company/fived-radar/)
Read the news about Rohde & Schwarz joining forces with fiveD (rohde-schwarz.com/about/news-press/all-news/rohde-schwarz-joins-forces-with-fived-an-innovation-leader-in-hyper-realistic-radar-simulations-press-release-detailpage_229356-1518851.html)
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SIGNALS - The Defense Podcast | Rohde & Schwarz (rohde-schwarz.com/us/solutions/aerospace-and-defense/multi-domain/signals-defense-podcast_257904.html)
About us
Rohde & Schwarz is striving for a safer and connected world with its leading-edge solutions. Committed to innovation for more than 90 years, the independent technology group acts long-term and sustainably, making it a reliable partner to its industry and government customers worldwide.
rohde-schwarz.com (rohde-schwarz.com/)
Inside the story of global technology group Rohde & Schwarz joining forces with innovation leader in hyper-realistic radar simulations fiveD.
Think radar is only for fighter jets? Think again. From automatic toilet flushes to advanced driver assistance and airport security scanners, radar is everywhere – and it’s getting a hyper-realistic upgrade.
Drones grounding airports. Cars that must “see” hundreds of meters ahead. AI that learns only as fast as you can feed it clean, labeled data. More and more industries ask for faster, safer testing and reliable AI – without endless, costly real-world trials.
This episode explores how digital radar twins and synthetic, perfectly labeled data help accelerate development, lower risk and cost, and power next level radar AI to ensure a safer and connected world.
Explore with us
1. Radar is everywhere: automatic flush sensors, automotive radar for ADAS/autonomous driving, airport security scanners, and counter drone systems.
2. Why hyper realistic matters: bridge the simulation to reality “domain gap” with physics true radar models.
3. How to train AI faster: generate perfectly labeled synthetic radar raw data for real world performance.
4. Shift left: hyper-realistic radar simulation accelerates radar sensor development, integration, and continuous updates.
5. Use cases across industries: airport security scanners, drone detection, automotive, aerospace & defense, and even space missions.
Our guest
Marcel Hoffman and Michael Stelzig, co founders and managing directors of fiveD, share how their university research evolved into an innovation leader for hyper realistic radar simulation.
Christina Gessner, Executive Vice President Test & Measurement at Rohde & Schwarz, explains how joining forces with strategic partners like fiveD turns curiosity-driven ideas into real products that scale.
Our hosts
• Markus Haller, Rohde & Schwarz, blends his expertise as a physicist, former tech journalist, and corporate communications professional to make scientific insights and technological innovations accessible.
• Inga Müller-Siedentopp, Rohde & Schwarz, combines a background in economics and political science with experiences in journalism and a passion for corporate storytelling to translate complex technology into stories that stick.
Our topics
Rohde & Schwarz, fiveD, hyper realistic radar simulation, digital radar twin, radar AI, synthetic data, micro Doppler, domain gap, millimeter wave radar, MIMO radar, automotive radar, ADAS, autonomous driving, airport security scanner, drone detection, aerospace and defense, wave propagation, test and measurement
Join the conversation
Do you have suggestions? What topics are you interested in? We look forward to your email at podcast@rohde-schwarz.com (mailto:podcast@rohde-schwarz.com)
Deep dive
Find out everything about fiveD, the hyper-realistic radar simulation expert (fived.ai/)
Follow the latest news of fiveD via Linkedin (linkedin.com/company/fived-radar/)
Read the news about Rohde & Schwarz joining forces with fiveD (rohde-schwarz.com/about/news-press/all-news/rohde-schwarz-joins-forces-with-fived-an-innovation-leader-in-hyper-realistic-radar-simulations-press-release-detailpage_229356-1518851.html)
Even more Rohde & Schwarz to listen to
SIGNALS - The Defense Podcast | Rohde & Schwarz (rohde-schwarz.com/us/solutions/aerospace-and-defense/multi-domain/signals-defense-podcast_257904.html)
About us
Rohde & Schwarz is striving for a safer and connected world with its leading-edge solutions. Committed to innovation for more than 90 years, the independent technology group acts long-term and sustainably, making it a reliable partner to its industry and government customers worldwide.
rohde-schwarz.com (rohde-schwarz.com/)
