LIDAR

The goal is to develop an autonomous mobile robot that can move more stably on irregular surfaces and in between obstacles by expanding the short-distance recognition range while reducing the LiDAR sensor size.

Researchers devised a high-frequency, low-power, compact optical device that allows virtually any digital camera to perceive depth.

Toshiba created its palm-sized LiDAR by using multiple small projector units as its laser beam source, instead of one strong laser.

Ouster’s LiDAR sensors will be used in Vecna’s self-driving vehicles for high-capacity material handling operations.

Endeavor can connect up to eight 32-beam rotating sensors at one time.

Quanergy Systems’ new M1 Edge 2D LiDAR sensor has up to 8 evaluation fields, with up to three detection zones within each evaluation field.

Ouster is buying Sense Photonics to create a new division focused on low-cost, solid state automotive sensors.

In the end-of-life notice, Intel reiterated it will “continue to sell the stereo products to current distribution customers.”

MOV.ai and Velodyne deliver a complete navigation package for ROS-based AMR solutions.

“We’re winding down our commercial LiDAR business as we maintain our focus on developing and deploying our Waymo Driver across our Waymo One (ride-hailing) and Waymo Via (delivery) units.”

The Puck is a compact LiDAR sensor that provides a 360-degree view with real-time 3D data and a 100 meter range.

Velodyne’s solid-state Velabit sensor now has approximately three times more points per second than the previous model.

Cruise co-founder, president and CTO Kyle Vogt weighed in on the LiDAR SPAC trend, saying the industry will eventually consolidate.

A SPAC offers startups quicker access to capital and greater liquidity, which can help drive innovation in advance of greater adoption.

The CEO of an autonomous delivery company looks at trends for the coming year and predicts increasing technology adoption and company consolidation.

Velodyne Lidar said its new Velarray M1600 is a compact, solid-state lidar sensor designed to provide advanced perception for the growing autonomous mobile robot and last-mile delivery markets.

RBR50 company SICK, a leading developer of sensors, safety systems, machine vision and more, expanded its 2D LiDAR sensor lineup for localization and anti-collision applications with the compact TiM2xx product family. This is in response to new requirements on functionality, size, and price. The TiM240 is the first variant in the TiM2xx LiDAR series and…

Aeva has entered into an agreement with special purpose acquisition company InterPrivate Acquisition Corp. to scale up production of its 4D lidar sensor on a chip, which it said can benefit autonomous vehicles and robotics.

Innoviz Technologies said its InnovizTwo perception system makes it more affordable for carmakers to validate Level 2+ autonomous vehicles for safety, with a path to Level 3 with software updates.

Emesent said its new beyond-line-of-sight autonomy technology will increase drone safety and efficiency in mining, construction, and disaster response.

Founded in 2015, Ouster has raised $140 million in funding and claims to have 800-plus customers in a variety of industries.

Luminar Technologies, which has been developing lidar hardware and autonomous vehicle software, is merging with SPAC Gores Metropoulos as it readies its full stack for Volvo’s 2022 models.