Harman International Acquires Cabin Monitoring Tech Firm CAARESYS

Harman International has announced that it has acquired Israeli tech firm CAARESYS. Founded in 2017, CAARESYS developed technologies in the vehicle occupant monitoring space including low-emission radars to monitor occupant vitals, passenger localisation and child presence detection – technology in use by some global original equipment manufacturers.

“With the acquisition of CAARESYS, we gain market-leading in-cabin radar sensing technology and radar-enabled features that can quickly integrate into our products,” said Christian Sobottka, President, Automotive Division, HARMAN.

“And by partnering with HARMAN, automakers can deliver the key safety and well-being features that consumers demand – today as opposed to years from now.”

Harman says that the use of CAARESYS’ radar sensors and algorithm solutions will strengthen the brand’s automotive product offering. The company already has a notable presence in the automotive space via its digital cockpit and ADAS solutions amongst others.

“It’s with excitement and pride that we join the HARMAN team, especially at this time when they are doing so much to transform what the in-cabin experience can be for consumers,” said Ilya Sloushch, co-founder and CEO of CAARESYS, who will now lead the newly established In-Cabin Radar team at HARMAN.

“HARMAN’s successful partnerships with leading automakers will offer unprecedented scale and reach for our technologies and extend the benefits enabled by in-cabin radar to more drivers and passengers than ever before.”

As pert of the acquisition, Harman will absorb CAARESYS employees into its automotive division.