Novelda

Novelda AS is a Norwegian semiconductor company specializing in ultra-wideband (UWB) radar sensor technology. The company provides complete in-house developed ultra-low power UWB radar sensor solutions for detecting human presence and movements. Novelda's groundbreaking UWB sensor can detect the slightest movements, including breathing and heartbeats, enabling a wide range of applications across consumer electronics, smart home, building automation, and automotive sectors.

Novelda's flagship product is the X7 UWB Child Presence Detection (CPD) sensor, a turnkey solution that sets new standards for ease of use, integration, reliability, and power consumption. Designed to meet new regulations requiring in-cabin child detection in vehicles, the X7 sensor can reliably detect a child even when covered or away from the designated seating area, preventing tragic deaths from pediatric heatstroke. The sensor operates at less than 100 μW in presence detection mode, substantially outperforming the power consumption of competing 60GHz and UWB sensors.

Additionally, Novelda offers the UWB Occupancy Sensor for lighting control and the UWB Proximity Sensor for LCD screens and hygiene products. The Occupancy Sensor enhances energy savings by instantly turning lights on upon approach and quickly turning them off when no longer needed, with configurable timeout and detection zones. The Proximity Sensor extends the lifetime of LCD screens by several years, powering them down when not in use through power-saving interactivity.

Novelda's sensors have been integrated into products by major companies like Lenovo, the world's largest PC manufacturer, and have secured customers across industries, including professional lighting systems and green tech companies. The company's technology complies with global UWB regulations and is protected by several design patents.