Aftermarket ADAS kit for commercial vehicle retrofits

South Korean radar specialist bitsensing has introduced an aftermarket ADAS designed to enhance existing buses, trucks, and heavy goods vehicles with advanced driver warning capabilities. The ADAS Kit merges radar and camera sensing in a retrofit package tailored for commercial fleets already in operation. This move underscores the influence of sensor fusion and UNECE-mandated safety standards on the retrofit market, extending beyond new vehicle platforms. It also reflects the rising demand for adaptable ADAS architectures that can be implemented without the need to overhaul vehicle electronics.

Commercial vehicles contribute to 14% of all fatal road accidents in the EU, as per an ERSO report. These vehicles face unique risks due to larger blind spots, longer braking distances, and frequent interactions with vulnerable road users, setting them apart from passenger cars. The ADAS Kit is positioned as a comprehensive system rather than a collection of separate modules. It integrates radar sensors, camera systems, an onboard controller, and a driver display to provide real-time alerts. The radar devices are powered by NXP’s STRX chipset, according to bitsensing.

Sensor fusion for commercial fleets

The system offers features such as Blind Spot Information System, Moving Off Information System, Forward Collision Warning, Rear Collision Warning, Surround View Monitoring, and Front Vehicle Start Alert. Additionally, it complies with UNECE regulations R151 and R159, which are relevant to large vehicles operating in Europe. bitsensing emphasizes that the radar and camera sensor fusion strategy aims to uphold detection accuracy and swift warning response times, especially in challenging environments like congested urban traffic.

Unlike factory-installed ADAS platforms, the ADAS Kit is tailored as an aftermarket solution that can be retrofitted into existing vehicles. The company describes the architecture as retrofit-ready, with installation procedures designed to minimize disruptions to fleet operations. A pilot deployment commenced in November 2025 in partnership with Koreawide Express Group in South Korea. The system has been integrated into fleet, intercity, and city buses operating in downtown Daegu, with plans to expand to over 500 buses.

Retrofit architecture and early deployment

Dr. Jae-Eun Lee, CEO of bitsensing, expressed, “Commercial vehicles navigate some of the most challenging road conditions, yet many fleets lack access to modern driver warning systems. The ADAS Kit was developed to bridge this gap by offering a comprehensive, system-level ADAS solution that can be implemented on existing vehicles without the need for a complete vehicle platform redesign. Through the integration of radar, camera, and established ADAS software, we are making advanced safety alerts more accessible, practical, and scalable for real-world fleet management operations.”