MAHLE and Rohde & Schwarz have jointly developed a new testing solution designed to enable reliable verification of sensors used in modern Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) following vehicle repairs. The innovative platform combines MAHLE Lifecycle and Mobility’s TechPRO® Digital ADAS 2.0 Extra calibration system with the R&S® RadEsT radar tester from Rohde & Schwarz, a specialist in high-precision electronic measurement and communications technology.
The integrated solution allows workshops, manufacturers, inspection organizations, and other industry stakeholders to test radar and camera sensors while also performing automatic alignment measurements. The development addresses a longstanding industry challenge, as standardized procedures for verifying ADAS sensor performance after accidents or body repairs have been largely unavailable.
By closing this gap, the new platform helps ensure that safety-critical driver assistance systems continue to function as intended after vehicle repairs. In addition to serving repair shops and service centers, the solution is also suitable for use by insurance companies, regulatory authorities, vehicle manufacturers, and technical inspection organizations.
Looking ahead, the technology has the potential to support static testing of ADAS sensors as part of periodic vehicle inspections, helping improve road safety and compliance as advanced driver assistance technologies become increasingly common across vehicle segments.
The solution made its world premiere at TÜV MobiCon 2026 in Berlin on June 11, where the companies showcased how the combined platform can streamline sensor calibration and verification processes while supporting the growing complexity of modern vehicle safety systems.
“With this innovation, we are taking driver assistance systems to the next level. For the first time, their functionality after a repair becomes measurable, traceable, and standardizable. This is not only a technological advancement — it is a decisive step toward greater safety, transparency, and trust across the entire mobility ecosystem,” said Felix-Matthias Walter, Director Service Solutions at MAHLE Lifecycle and Mobility.
“This is a milestone for vehicle safety. Our radar measurement technology is already used worldwide in automotive development and production. Together with MAHLE, we are now bringing this level of measurement accuracy directly into the workshop,” explained Matthias Beer, Director Imaging Sensor Products at Rohde & Schwarz.
The TechPRO® Digital ADAS 2.0 Extra calibration system from MAHLE uses integrated ultrasonic sensors to ensure precise vehicle positioning directly from the interior. Automatic vehicle identification, laser-based distance measurement, and motorized adjustment of the target systems enable an efficient calibration process. An optimized display lift system additionally guarantees precise alignment even for particularly tall vehicles.
The R&S® RadEsT radar tester from Rohde & Schwarz adds capabilities beyond those of pure calibration devices — such as frequency and polarization detection, power measurement, and target and angle simulation for radar sensors. With this feature, technicians can verify and identify the correct alignment and function of radar sensors following repairs or damage using the MAHLE TechPRO® 2 diagnostic tool.
The joint development covers several key application areas. Following repairs, it provides workshops with standardized and documented confirmation that the driver assistance system continues to operate within specification. It is also suited for quality and performance testing, since both correct and faulty system states can be deliberately simulated. Finally, the system generates reproducible and audit-proof measurement data that can serve as the basis for periodic technical inspection procedures, regulatory requirements, or insurance assessments in the future.
