Beijing (Gasgoo)- Smart LiDAR solution provider RoboSense recently announced that its fully self-developed M-Core SoC chip received AEC-Q100 automotive-grade reliability certification in October, marking it as the world's first LiDAR-specific SoC chip to achieve this standard. Set to debut on RoboSense's ultra-thin mid-to-long-range MX LiDAR, the M-Core-enabled MX is expected to enter mass production in early 2025. The M-Core chip, RoboSense's inaugural self-developed SoC, integrates essential LiDAR components—including ...

PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Peachtree Corners – one of the nation's first smart cities powered by real-world connected infrastructure and 5G – today announced a collaboration with Opsys, developer of the world's most advanced pure solid-state scanning LiDAR sensor, to launch and deploy the company's Advanced LiDAR Technology Opsys Sensors (ALTOS) Gen 2 LiDAR at Curiosity Lab. This marks Opsys' first real-world deployment of the ALTOS, the company's first deployment with a munic...

About LiDAR Automotive industry trends In recent years, many vehicles have been launched with ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) as standard equipment. As the future evolves towards more automated driving, sensing around the vehicle is required to be even more accurate. About LiDAR LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a sensing technology that uses radar light to measure the shape and distance of distant objects.The use of LiDAR technology is expected to be used to constantly monitor the surroundings of automated vehicles an...

The Indian Railways has issued a ₹3,200 crore tender for the implementation of light detecting and ranging (LiDAR) technology to bolster track safety. What Happened: The LiDAR technology will be employed to identify fractures, faults and missing sections on the tracks, according to a report by Moneycontrol. The system will create 3D models of railway tracks using sensor images, thereby minimising human intervention and potential accidents. The tenders are for the installation of LiDAR systems across 1,000 trains and 1,500 kilometres of tracks, with the project ...

(Graphic: Business Wire) SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Indoor Lab, a world leader in LiDAR perception and analytics solutions, and Aeva® (NYSE: AEVA), a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today announced that Aeva has been selected to provide LiDAR for The Indoor Lab’s LiDAR analytics platform used to improve safety, security and operational efficiency at major U.S. airports, mass transit railways, agriculture, and in smart infrastru...

Lidwave secured $10 million in seed funding as 4D LiDAR technology continues to draw interest. Lidwave, a three-year-old start-up based in Jerusalem that is developing “4D-lidar-on-chip sensors,” announced $10 million in seed funding led by Jumpspeed Ventures and Next Gear Ventures, with a strategic investment from an unnamed Swedish truck manufacturer. While Intel’s Mobileye recently shuttered its internal development of 4D frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) lidar technology, 4D lidar continues to draw interest in automotive and other...

Sensor supplier SICK has expanded its high performance multiScan and picoScan LiDAR ranges to make them even more powerful, compact and robust. With a variety of industry specific software applications that run on-device, SICK aim to take LiDAR sensor technology to new levels of performance, reliability and flexibility. The modular multiScan 100 3D product family and compact picoScan 150 LiDAR sensors are customisable to suit a wide range of applications, with bespoke parameters, operation and integration. From robotic guidance and outdoor automation to SL...

BYD Leopard 5 LiDAR model has reportedly been spotted in spy shots and expected to use the Huawei ADS 3.0 solution. Just like the Leopard 8, the carmaker could also adopt advanced smart driving solutions for other off-road vehicle variants. Looking into the spy shots, the BYD Leopard 5 LiDAR model is wrapped with a thin film in some parts. The design is similar to the latest Leopard 5 model. It has a box-like exterior design with thick lines and curves. It gives the feel of a tough SUV. Further details show the same pull-out door handles as the current...

Project with Macquarie University and Aurizn will develop ocean LiDAR for measuring subsurface water temperature and depth Semiconductor developer Blugass has signed an agreement with Macquarie University and defence company Aurizn to develop and test a new laser-based method to measure subsurface water temperature and depth. BluGlass will provide high-power multi-transverse-mode GaN lasers to the 12-month blue ocean LiDAR project, partially funded by an Australia's Economic Accelerator (AEA) Seed Grant, to support the commercialisation of visible lase...

Yu Chengdong, Executive Director, Chairman of Consumer BG, and Chairman of Smart Automotive Solutions BU said that Huawei will top the Chinese flagship car market with its self-driving technologies. Huawei uses HarmonyOS smart automotive software solution to provide self-driving technologies for car companies across the Chinese automotive industry. Yu Chengdong said that HarmonyOS for smart cars could become the number one solution in the high-end car market in the next five years. The company has already integrated its solutions in the sub 500,000 yuan ra...

DNV has completed the first-ever verification of a stage 3 floating LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) unit in Latin America assessing the deployment and performance of Fugro’s advanced equipment. Over a period of 55 days, DNV conducted rigorous tests on the Fugro SEAWATCH® buoy, equipped with a Zephir ZX300M LiDAR unit. SEAWATCH buoy. Source: Fugro The floating LiDAR system’s performance was evaluated against a reference LiDAR unit onshore, widely accepted by the industry, to verify its performance and accuracy ...

MURRAY, Utah — Several intersections in the Salt Lake area have been outfitted with 3D technology with the hope of making the roads safer for everyone. LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, tracks everything happening at an intersection with 99.9 8 percent accuracy. "What this does it allows us to make adjustments after the fact," said Utah Department of Transportation spokesperson John Gleason. "We can analyze the data if there are a number of red light runners, or if there are near-misses that we couldn’t actually trac...

Chinese lidar maker Hesai could be “close to profitability” in the last three months of this year, co-founder and chief executive Li Yifan told investors on Tuesday, when the company reported a narrower quarterly loss for the April-June period. Net loss for the Nasdaq-listed firm narrowed by 3% year-on-year to RMB 72.1 million ($9.9 million) in the second quarter of 2024, helped by cost-control measures and steady sales growth, while revenue was up 4.2% to nearly RMB 460 million. By comparison, US rival Luminar recorded a quarterly net loss of $130.6 million on...

Image via Inertial Labs In a significant leap forward in drone technology, Inertial Labs announced a landmark collaboration with Sony to develop a state-of-the-art LiDAR system specifically for Sony’s Airpeak drone. This innovative venture is set to revolutionize drone capabilities in various applications, including surveying, mapping, and cinematic videography. The new LiDAR system, harnessing the expertise of Inertial Labs in sensor technology, promises to deliver unprecedented accuracy and detail in aerial mapping and 3D modeling. Coupled with Sony&rsq...

Stellantis has announced its investment in SteerLight, an innovative French LiDAR start-up, indicating a strategic shift towards enhancing automotive capabilities through advanced technology. This partnership aims to deliver superior performance at a feasible cost for large-scale production. However, despite the promising prospects of this venture, certain questions persist within the industry. On Wednesday, March 20, Stellantis disclosed its endorsement of LiDAR technology through the Stellantis Ventures investment fund. Notably, the chosen beneficiary of this automo...

Collaboration with NVIDIA looks to enable more functional, streamlined design for automotive LiDAR integration SUNNYVALE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 18, 2024 / Seyond, a leading global provider of high-performance LiDAR solutions for autonomous vehicles and smart transportation, today announced its collaboration with NVIDIA to integrate Seyond's cutting-edge LiDAR solutions within the NVIDIA DriveWorks and NVIDIA Omniverse platforms. By combining Seyond's industry-leading LiDAR technology and expertise with NV...

Restore Fund projects in South America are reforesting the land, one seeding at a time. In South America’s Atlantic Forest, many suggest that life depends on a mother: the superior matriarch who provides for all. This is true for its plants and animals, and even the trees that tower above, reaching skyward to the sun while providing shade for the life that resides in their underbrush. It is estimated there are 5,000 tree species in existence in the Atlantic Forest today. Of those species, two-thirds are threatened with extinction after centuries of exploitative, extra...

A vehicle equipped with Joowon TADS and Aeva 4D LiDAR for power line inspection Aeva’s High-Resolution FMCW LiDAR Technology Selected for Ability to Detect Overhead Power Lines MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and SEONGNAM CITY, South Korea, March 12, 2024 – Aeva® (NYSE: AEVA), a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, and Joowon Industrial, a South Korean global distributor and supplier of world-class testing equipment, today announced that Joowon has selected Aeva’s Aeries II 4D...

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 6, 2024 – Li Auto Inc. (Nasdaq: LI), a leader in China’s electric vehicle market, recently launched Li MEGA, its first high-voltage battery electric vehicle. The company’s high-tech flagship multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) is equipped with Hesai Technology’s (Nasdaq: HSAI) ultra-high-definition long-range LiDAR AT128, which allows for a full suite of intelligent driving capabilities. Li Auto’s L8 and L7 Pro models will also feature Hesai LiDAR as a standard configuration with an urban Navi...

PHOTO: CASE IH Case IH introduced baler automation at the 2024 NCBA Cattle Con in Orlando, Florida. The technology allows for hands-free operation and consistent large square bales regardless of operator experience level. A dealer-installed automation kit connects seamlessly with Class 3 ISOBUS Puma, Optum, and Magnum tractors. It is compatible with HD models from model years 2020-2024, and XL models from model years 2022-2024. “Productivity is the name of the game when it comes to the tight operating windows hay producers face,” ...

TrendForce 2024 Infrared Sensing Application Market and Branding Strategies focuses on four fast-growing application segments, namely the 1) Consumer Electronics, 2) Smart Cabin / ADAS (DMS / OMS), 3) Autonomous Driving, and 4) Industrial / Logistics / Home Appliance Automation. Additionally, TrendForce will explore business opportunities and analyze technical specifications associated with SWIR light sources (LED / VCSEL / EEL) and SWIR CMOS image sensors / photodetectors as their technologies become increasingly mature. According...

It will be nearly a year until we see the iPhone 16, but both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are reported to see some big changes. Firstly, the iPhone 16 Pro allegedly measures 6.3 inches and the iPhone 16 Pro Max 6.9 inches. Jia, also known as Upinthezone, provides us with their iPhone 16 concept, which incorporates Spatial Video, a LiDAR Scanner, and the Action Button. Other expected features are the A17 Bionic chip, 8GB of RAM in the base model, a Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 modem in the iPhone 16 Pro, and WiFi 7 connectivity. Use...

Updates to Morpholio’s Trace allow designers to start off a new project with a RoomPlan scan and then sketch ideas directly on the digital model. (Melissa Velarde) Gone are the days when architects needed to rely on tape measures, or even laser scanning devices, to take measurements of a space and create a digital 3D model. A leapfrog came in June 2022 when Apple unveiled RoomPlan, an expansion to its ARKit 2.0 augmented reality feature for iPhones and iPads that uses the camera and LiDAR scanner to create a 3D version of a room. At an Apple Event yesterd...

Highest Performing Near-field, Software-definable Flash LiDAR Provides Affordable, Powerful Sensing Capabilities for Robotics, Agriculture, and Industrial Applications PreAct’s Mojave LiDAR is a high-performance, low-cost sensor solution that addresses the needs of a variety of applications including smart cities, robotics, cargo monitoring, education & university research, building monitoring, patient monitoring, agricultural, and much more. (Photo: Business Wire)     PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PreAct Technol...

Neomow X robot lawn mower with LiDAR SLAM navigation system. Credit: Hookii Robotic lawnmowers are becoming increasingly popular due to their convenience and ability to save time and effort. Although robotic lawnmowers have made significant advancements over the years, many still require users to lay down perimeter wires to define the mowing area and clear the lawn of any obstacles to ensure the mower does not get stuck or damaged. Well, such is not the case with Neomow X robotic lawnmowers. Developed by a Hong Kong company, Hookii, the Neomow X is the first-of-i...

SOP and expanded relationship with BMW Group combined with additional year-to-date commercial momentum underlines the strength of Innoviz's LiDAR sensor and software platform TEL AVIV, Israel , Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Innoviz Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: INVZ) (the "Company" or "Innoviz"), a leading Tier-1 direct supplier of high-performance, automotive grade LiDAR sensors and perception software, today provided commercial and strategic updates on its business, reported its financial results for the second quarter ended Jun...

Cepton Inc (NASDAQ:CPTN) is making a name for itself in the fast-paced world of automotive innovation with its game-changing technology poised to revolutionize vehicle safety. A leading Silicon Valley startup, Cepton has harnessed the power of LIDAR to enhance the security and autonomy of everyday vehicles. In an exclusive interview with Proactive, Cepton’s CEO Jun Pei shared insights into the burgeoning world of LIDAR and its transformative impact on the automotive industry. LIDAR, short for Light Detection and Ranging, is an optic...

<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fp1DzzdelZo" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> Innoviz Two in Action at a Busy Intersection in Tel Aviv, IsraelINNOVIZ Innoviz emerged as a Tier 1 LiDAR supplier for OEMs in late 2022, specifically for the Volkswagen Group. Penetrating the somewhat closed supply chain relationships between automotive OEMs and traditional Tier 1 supp...

The "Smart Crowd Analytics" (SCA), provided by Vueron, is a cutting-edge LiDAR-based crowd analysis solution. Vueron Technology, a leading LiDAR perception solution provider, announced on July 11 that it had successfully completed on-site crowd analysis at the testbed in Ikseon-dong, Jongno-gu, in collaboration with the Jongno-gu office. The "Smart Crowd Analytics" (SCA), provided by Vueron, is a cutting-edge LiDAR-based crowd analysis solution. The Ministry of Public Administration and Security of Korea has designated the &quo...

Hesai Technology has just announced that it has been selected to provide lidar units for several models of the SAIC Motor Commercial Vehicle Division's OEM-installed project. The new models will be equipped with Hesai's automotive-grade, ultra-high resolution long-range lidar AT128. These design wins are a part of the strategic cooperation between Hesai, SAIC Commercial Vehicle Division, and UTOPILOT to develop new intelligent driving technologies for consumer-facing product implementations. UTOPILOT is a tech company under the SAI...