Rd-03L is a battery-powered ultra-low power radar module developed by Shenzhen Ai-Thinker
Technology Co., Ltd. The module includes extremely simplified 24GHz millimeter wave
sensor hardware and low-power Human Presence sensing intelligent algorithm firmware. Rd-03L is equipped with AIoT millimeter wave sensor SoC ICL1112, high-performance
24GHz-receiver antenna and peripheral circuit. ICL1112 is an industry-leading μA-Class
24g single-transmit single-receiver millimeter wave sensor chip, which has ultra-low power
consumption (55 μA) and ultra-high remote exploration capability. It works in the K-band
of 24 GHz, and uses FMCW frequency modulation continuous wave to detect targets in the set
space. Rd-03L adopts millimeter wave sensor distance measurement technology and ICL1112
chip advanced proprietary radar signal processing and low power consumption control
technology to realize accurate perception of motion, micro motion and standing human body. Low-Power Human body presence induction algorithm firmware is mainly used in indoor
scenes. It detects whether there is moving or micro-moving human body in the area in a
low-power mode, and refreshes the detection
The maximum sensing distance of the Rd-03L to the moving human body is 8 meters. It is easy
to configure the sensing distance range, trigger and maintenance thresholds in different
intervals, the status of the human body, the frequency of reporting the distance from the target
human body, and the time when no one reports. Rd-03L supports GPIO and UART interfaces, plug and play, and can be flexibly applied to different intelligent scenarios and terminal
products.
Characteristic
1 . DIP package, standard 2.54mm pin
2. Ultra-small module size: 20*20mm, Plug and Play
3. Radar supports 24GHz ISM frequency bands
4 . The radar antenna supports 1 receive and 1 transmit, with narrow antenna beam, high
resolution, wide frequency and strong anti-interference capability
5 . The farthest induction distance of radar can reach 8 meters
6 . Radar Detection angle is large, coverage can reach ± 60 degrees
7 . The detection targets are motion, micro motion and static human body
8 . Accurate identification within radar intervals, support induction range division, and shield
out-of-range interference
9 . Average working current less than 100uA @ 1Hz reporting fre
10 . Proximity 0.2m induction, no detection blind area
11 . Report detection results in real time
12 . Provides visualization tools to configure the probe distance interval and the target
disappearance delay time
13 . Intelligent parameter tuning of radar can be realized through serial port, which is
convenient and fast
14 . Support IAP online upgrade
15 . Support wall mounting
16 . Support for UART
Specification
Model – Rd-03L
Package – DIP-5
Size – 20.0*20.0(±0.2)mm
Antenna – On-board antenna
Frequency – 24G ~24.25GHz
Operation temperature – 40℃~ 85℃
Storage environment – 40℃~ 125℃, < 90%RH
Power supply – Support voltage 3.0V ~ 3.6V,power supply current ≥200mA
Interfaces – UART
UART rate – Default 256000 bps
Package include
1 x Ai-Thinker Rd-03L
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Ai- Thinker |
|---|---|
| SKU | AI6114 |
| Weight | 0.01 kg |
| Availability | In Stock |
Applications & Use Cases
The Ai-Thinker Rd-03L is a versatile ai thinker esp modules used across a wide range of applications including WiFi-enabled IoT devices, smart home sensors, web servers, mesh networks, and wireless data logging.
Common use cases:
- Connecting an Arduino project to WiFi
- Building a smart plug or switch
- Creating a wireless sensor network
This product is ideal for IoT developers, home automation enthusiasts, and embedded engineers.
Technical Tip: ESP32 supports both WiFi and Bluetooth. ESP8266 is WiFi-only but more affordable. Both are programmable via Arduino IDE or ESP-IDF.
Shipping & Delivery
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999 across India
- Dispatched within 1-3 business days
- Expected delivery: 3-7 business days depending on location
- Secure packaging to ensure safe transit of electronic components
- Genuine Ai- Thinker product sourced from authorized channels

Nakul Srivastava (verified owner) –
Excellent Ai-Thinker Rd-03L! WiFi connectivity is strong and stable. Perfect for IoT projects.
Nitin Chatterjee (verified owner) –
Great Ai-Thinker Rd-03L. OTA updates work perfectly. Using 5 of these around my house.
Gaurav Modi –
Great quality Ai-Thinker Rd-03L. Flashed with ESPHome and it works beautifully.
Kavya Mukherjee (verified owner) –
Love this Ai-Thinker Rd-03L. Built a smart switch with it. Works with Home Assistant perfectly.
Raghav Rajan (verified owner) –
This Ai-Thinker Rd-03L is amazing for home automation. Connected all my smart devices easily.
Ankur Batra (verified owner) –
Excellent for smart home projects. This Ai-Thinker Rd-03L connects reliably to my router.
Rishabh Kohli (verified owner) –
Great quality Ai-Thinker Rd-03L. Flashed with ESPHome and it works beautifully.
Lakshmi Jain (verified owner) –
Great quality Ai-Thinker Rd-03L. Flashed with ESPHome and it works beautifully.
Kritika Thakur (verified owner) –
Love this Ai-Thinker Rd-03L. Built a smart switch with it. Works with Home Assistant perfectly.
Manoj Krishnan (verified owner) –
Nice Ai-Thinker Rd-03L for IoT prototyping. Breadboard compatible which is a plus.
Aanya Shah (verified owner) –
Outstanding Ai-Thinker Rd-03L! Programmed it with Arduino IDE. All features work as documented.