IWR1843BOOST: How to enable stationary object detection and tracking using IWR1843Boost(without DCA1000EVM)

How to enable stationary object detection and tracking using IWR1843Boost in configuration(cfg) file. similar to 6843ISK, where configuration parameters such as:

staticBoundaryBox

boundaryBox

sensorPosition

gatingParam

stateParam

allocationParam

maxAcceleration

trackingCfg

presenceBoundaryBox

Are there any similar configuration setup for IWR1843BOOST available for stationary object detection and tracking removing the static clutter

Answer 1

[Deepak]

Hi @VLV,

To enable stationary object detection and tracking on the IWR1843Boost without using the DCA1000EVM, we need to modify the configuration (.cfg) file by disabling static clutter removal. This can be done by adding the line "clutterRemoval -1 0", which ensures stationary (zero-Doppler) objects are not filtered out.

In addition, you can include tracker-related parameters like "staticBoundaryBox", "boundaryBox", "trackingCfg", "allocationParam", "stateParam", "sensorPosition", and others to define the tracking area and behavior, similar to the configuration used for the 6843ISK. These parameters are supported by the IWR1843Boost and allow the onboard tracker to detect and track both moving and stationary objects effectively.

please find attached the relevant documentation for reference:

www.mathworks.com/help/radar/get-started-ti-mmwaveradar.html

www.mathworks.com/help/fusion/ug/people-tracking-using-ti-mmwave-radar.html

I hope this helps.