ADVANCED PHYSICAL SENSING
60 GHz Physical Sensing
Non-contact sensing with 60 GHz millimeter waves
We are researching non-contact measurement of moisture distribution, material state, and micro-vibration by combining commercial 60 GHz FMCW radar, computational electromagnetics, mechanical scanning, and dynamic coded apertures.
60 GHz
PHYSICAL SENSING
Sense hard-to-see physical states without contact.
CHALLENGE
The problem
Physical states such as moisture distribution, changes in material condition, and micro-vibration can be difficult to observe with contact sensors alone because of placement limits and their influence on the target.
APPROACH
Current approach
We combine commercial 60 GHz FMCW radar with computational electromagnetics, mechanical scanning, and dynamic coded apertures. The research focuses on reconstructing electromagnetic responses as testable data about a target’s physical state.
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE
Non-contact physical sensing with 60 GHz radar
Controlled observations and electromagnetic responses are combined to estimate changes in physical state.
TRANSMIT
60 GHz FMCW radar
Illuminate the target
INTERACTION
Material / moisture / vibration
Physical state changes the response
OBSERVE
Mechanical scan / coded aperture
Change and combine observation conditions
RECONSTRUCT
Estimate and visualize state
Compare with reference measurements
RESEARCH THEMES
Current research themes
- Perspiration and moisture distribution
- Physical grounding of live speech
- Dynamic coded apertures
RESEARCH FLOW
Research and validation flow
- 01
Transmit
Illuminate the target with electromagnetic waves in the 60 GHz band.
- 02
Scan
Configure observations through mechanical scanning or coded apertures.
- 03
Reconstruct
Estimate physical state from the measured response.
- 04
Validate
Compare results with reference measurements and test applicability.
CURRENT STAGE
Current research stage
Current work focuses on foundational validation and use-case PoC design for perspiration and moisture distribution, physical grounding of live speech, and dynamic coded apertures.
About this information
This page presents proprietary invilab research only within the scope that invilab has determined can be disclosed. Public information reviewed: August 10, 2026.
The project is under research and development. Publication does not guarantee future commercial availability or implementation of every described capability.