Sykno GmbH
Sykno GmbH develops advanced radar and high-frequency systems for contactless sensing, industrial, automotive, medical and RF communications applications.
About
Sykno GmbH is a spin-off of the Institute of Electronics Engineering at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg, founded in 2019. It specializes in application-specific radar systems, high-frequency (RF) sensor technology, radar evaluation systems, and measurement solutions for industry, medical, security, and communications markets. Sykno offers products such as vital sign radar systems (ViRa24), compact radar modules, MIMO radar frontends, and customized RF solutions, with a focus on plug & play radar modules, consulting, simulation, measurement, and development services. The company collaborates with leading research, industrial, and technology partners to deliver innovative radar and RF solutions that are proven in clinical studies and industrial deployments.
Products & Services
- ViRa24 vital sign radar system for contactless monitoring of respiration, pulse, and heart sounds
- ERSY60 series compact radar modules for presence and gesture detection (ERSY60I11, ERSY60I13)
- MiRa60I24 MIMO radar evaluation system (Infineon-based, 60 GHz)
- MiRa60T34X MIMO radar frontend (Texas Instruments xWR6843, 60 GHz)
- MiRa80T1216X MIMO radar frontend (Texas Instruments AWR2243, 80 GHz) for automotive and imaging applications
- Development of application-specific radar and RF systems
- Consulting in high-frequency and radar technology
- High-frequency simulations and system design
- EMC/EMVU (electromagnetic compatibility/environmental compatibility) measurements for mobile communication
- Measurement and simulation services for industrial, medical, and communications applications
- Software packages for data evaluation and visualization (including open-source GUIs and Python tools)
- Training and technology screening
Use Cases & Case Studies
- Contactless monitoring of vital signs in medical and elder care (ViRa24)
- Anonymous driver or passenger condition monitoring in vehicles
- Sleep monitoring (babies, patients)
- Industrial vibration and distance measurement
- Presence and gesture detection for automation and security
- Automotive long-range and in-cabin monitoring radar
- EMVU (electromagnetic compatibility) survey and measurement for telecom installations
- Material and antenna characterization for communications
- Custom measurement scenarios for industrial and security customers
Partnerships & Collaborations
- Official partner of Infineon Technologies AG (design partner in radar)
- Official partner of Texas Instruments Inc. (for radar development)
- Collaborations with companies and institutions such as Deutsche Telekom, Golden Devices GmbH, University Hospital Marburg, Magna International, Fraunhofer HHI, EBV Elektronik, Siegenia, and more
Awards & Recognition
- Nomination for AMA Innovation Award (AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement e.V., 2023)
- AMA Special Award 'Young Company' (2023) for ViRa24 system
- IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Student Design Competition First Place Award (2017-2019, multiple)
- Graduate Student Challenge Award, IEEE MTT-S, 2018
- Argus Science Award – Hensoldt, finalist, 2017
Contact Information
Certifications & Compliance
- RoHS conformity and CE marking for ViRa24
- Compliance with relevant radio standards (e.g. for radar modules)
- Measurement and consulting services according to EN 50413:2019, EN50499:2019, EN50647:2017, IEC/IEEE 62704-(2/3):2017 for EMF/EMVU