DreamHAT+ Radar
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Restrictions apply to this RF Equipment for use in Australia:
- Only to be operated on 433Mhz / 915-930Mhz / 2.4Ghz (check the product description for compatible frequency ranges).
- If operating outside of shared frequencies or in such a way that is beyond low interference potential devices are intended to function, then you have obtained the appropriate authorisation to do so.
For use in other locations around the world:
- Follow region-specific frequency spectrum rules.
A declaration of use will need to be submitted during checkout.
A cutting-edge 60?GHz mm-wave radar add-on that brings high-precision sensing to Raspberry Pi 4B and 5.
Designed for developers, makers, and researchers, DreamHAT+ enables gesture recognition, presence detection, and indoor tracking — all without using cameras or microphones. It comes with plug-and-play examples and an open Python API, so you can get started right away.
Whether you're building robotics, smart home devices, or experimenting with signal processing, DreamHAT+ gives your project radar vision with privacy built in.
Kit includesThe HAT+ comes with 25mm standoffs (x4), booster header (x1) and screws (x8), so it can be used with a Raspberry Pi 5 with Active Cooler attached (Raspberry Pi and Active Cooler are sold separately).
About DreamHAT+ RadarThe 60 GHz mm-wave DreamHAT+ Radar is a cutting-edge Raspberry Pi 4B and 5 add-on, offering advanced ultra-wide band (UWB) frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar sensing capabilities in a compact and user-friendly package.
The DreamHAT+ is built around the Infineon BGT60TR13C radar MMIC with 4 integrated antennas on the chip (1 transmitting antenna and 3 receiving antennas) to offer directional sensing and motion tracking in a wide range of applications, from robotics and smart home automation to proximity monitoring and gesture recognition.
By leveraging millimetre-wave FMCW radar technology, the DreamHAT+ achieves exceptional precision even in challenging conditions such as low light, smoky, and foggy environments where cameras fail.
- High-Resolution Sensing: Achieve millimetre-level accuracy to detect objects, gestures, and movement. Perfect for dynamic environments requiring precise sensing.
- Plug & Play: Enjoy effortless integration within the Raspberry Pi ecosystem using the included open-source Python library. Also contains power and activity LEDs
- Real-Time Data Processing: Real-time data acquisition, processing, and visualisation in fast-changing conditions.
- Advanced Features: Leverage configurable sensing ranges up to 15 meters and various modes tailored for specific applications.
- Ready to Deploy: Accelerate your prototyping journey with provided sample code, examples, and comprehensive documentation.
- IoT ready: Low Power Consumption (~0.5W typical) makes it suitable for multicomponent operation and reduces thermal throttling.
- Standardised Architecture: Conforms to the Raspberry Pi HAT+ specification.
| Operating Frequency | 58 – 63.5 GHz |
| Transmission Bandwidth | 5 GHz |
| Output Power | <10 mW EIRP: <15 dBm |
| Detection Range | 0.1 – 15 m |
| Range Resolution | 3 cm |
| Field of view | 40° horizontal 65° vertical |
| Analogue-to-Digital Converter (ADC) | 3 ADC channels 12-bit resolution 4MSps |
| Integrated Antennas | 1 Tx antenna 3 Rx antennas 5 dBi (max) gain |
A pre-configured Raspberry Pi OS image is provided to make it super easy to run the examples. Check out the Setup Guide for more details.
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