LiDAR
Innoviz, Israel partners with Fabrinet, Thailand to produce InnovizTwo LiDAR platform for automotive OEMs
On April 22, Innoviz Technologies Ltd. partnered with Fabrinet, a leading provider of advanced optical packaging and precision manufacturing services.
In the partnership, Fabrinet will act as the chosen manufacturing partner for the InnovizTwo LiDAR product platform, including both the InnovizTwo Long-Range and Shor

Inyo Mobility, Germany selects Aeva 4D LiDAR for autonomous shuttle fleet
On April 22, Aeva announced that Inyo Mobility has selected Aeva as the exclusive LiDAR supplier for its upcoming autonomous shuttle program. It will integrate Aeva Atlas 4D LiDAR technology into Inyo’s autonomous vehicle platform. The Inyo CAB is a fully electric modular vehicle designed for sustainable, last-mile u

CARIAD develops advanced Compute Platform to drive Volkswagen’s innovation
On April 10, CARIAD announced that it is developing a Compute Platform that combines hardware and software in a high-performance ECU (Electronic Control Units), providing Volkswagen Group vehicles with a strong foundation for software-driven innovation.
The platform speeds up development, reduces costs, and strengthe

Hesai, China to provide LiDAR to WeRide-Uber autonomous fleet in Dubai, UAE
On April 3, Hesai Technology announced that its lidar solution have been selected by WeRide to power its autonomous vehicles, which will begin operating on Uber’s platform in Dubai as part of the city’s 2030 smart mobility initiative.
Each autonomous vehicle will be equipped with four Hesai automotive-grade long-rang

Hesai, China to power Baidu Apollo Go’s expansion into Dubai, UAE with lidar solutions
On March 31, Hesai Technology announced that its lidar solution will power Apollo Go’s expansion into Dubai, accelerating the global adoption of safe and intelligent driverless solutions.
The announcement follows an agreement between Hesai and Baidu Apollo in July 2024. The fleet will grow to 1,000 vehicles, showcasi

Luminar, Caterpillar collaborate on autonomous solutions
On March 27, Luminar announced it is collaborating with Caterpillar Inc. to integrate LiDAR technology into Caterpillar’s next generation autonomous solution.
The Luminar LiDAR technology will be introduced with Cat Command for hauling, initially targeted for quarry and aggregate operations. The Cat off-highway truck
Aeva, US wins development program for Atlas Ultra 4D lidar from global OEM
On March 19, Aeva announced that a global top 10 passenger OEM has awarded Aeva a development program for its next-generation global vehicle platform.
Aeva has also received a letter of intent from the OEM for a large-scale multi-year production program award opportunity this year, which includes multiple vehicle mo
Hesai, China wins multi-year lidar contract from European OEM
On March 10, Hesai Technology announced a new exclusive design win with a leading European OEM. Hesai will provide advanced ultra-long-range automotive lidars for the OEM's upcoming platform, including both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) models.
This multi-year program will last into the
BYD to mass produce, deliver over 10 models with Hesai Tech LiDAR in 2025
Hesai Technology Co., Ltd. (Hesai Tech) announced that it will deepen cooperation on intelligent driving with BYD, a leader in the global New Energy Vehicle market.
In 2025, BYD will launch over 10 models with a Hesai Tech LiDAR.
In 2025, Hesai Tech plans to achieve an annual LiDAR production capacity of over 2 milli
Samsung Electro-Mechanics develops MLCC for LiDAR systems
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. announced that it had developed multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) for autonomous driving LiDAR systems. The newly developed MLCCs will operate at a voltage of 10V, have a capacity of 2.2uF (microfarads), and have dimensions of 1005 size (1.0 mm wide and 0.5 mm long). They are d
Innoviz, Israel to optimize its operations, reduce headcount by 9%
On February 4, Innoviz Technologies Ltd announced an optimization of its operations to extend its cash runway and accelerate its progress towards profitability and free cash flow generation. To maximize efficiencies, it will de-emphasize segments where development efforts have reached maturity.
As a result of these
Hesai, China partners with Outsight, France and Embotech, Switzerland to supply lidar technology for BMW’s automated driving in-plant system
On January 28, Hesai Technology partnered with Outsight and Embotech AG to deliver advanced lidar technology and perception software for Embotech’s AVM technology, used in BMW facilities as Automated Driving In-Plant (AFW).
Embotech provides the system for BMW’s new Automated Driving In-Plant operation and global ro

Hesai Technology, China secures design wins with Chery for 2025 models
On January 21, Hesai Technology, a leading automotive lidar company, announced design wins for several Chery Automobile models. These models, set to begin mass production in H2 2025, will feature Hesai's latest ultra-compact high-performance ATX lidar.
The ATX lidar delivers powerful performance in a compact design,

SOS LAB to develop LiDAR-based autonomous driving solution with Vueron Technology
Several South Korean media sources reported that a South Korean LiDAR maker, SOS Lab Co., Ltd., agreed to partner with another LiDAR manufacturer, Vueron Technology Co., Ltd., to develop LiDAR-based autonomous driving solutions. Through the agreement, the two companies plan to improve their LiDAR and cognitive algori
TomTom, Netherlands enhances Orbis Maps for advanced urban navigation
On January 7, TomTom, the location technology specialist, announced a significant enhancement to its Orbis Maps by offering immersive 3D lane geometry with unprecedented coverage.
TomTom Orbis Maps now provides lane-level precision measured in centimeters and generates 3D lane geometry for any road type. This is achi

CES 2025: Innoviz, Israel to unveil LiDAR sensors and AI-powered perception software, powered by NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin
On January 7, Innoviz Technologies announced that it will present its latest advancements in automotive-grade LiDAR sensors and perception software, at CES 2025. The company will demonstrate how its perception software works seamlessly with the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin platform, providing features to support autonomous
CES 2025: Wideye, Belgium and Aeva, USA to showcase FMCW in-cabin 4D LiDAR solution for passenger vehicles
On January 6, Wideye and Aeva, a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, announced a joint demonstration of the industry’s first functional FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) in-cabin 4D LiDAR solution for passenger vehicles at CES 2025.
The integration of the Aeva Atlas 4D LiDAR sensor behi
Torc Robotics and Aeva collaborate to accelerate autonomous truck technology
On January 2, Aeva and Torc Robotics announced an expansion of their collaboration to advance the development of a new safety architecture for L4 truck applications to benefit the development of Torc’s Virtual Driver vehicle software.
The companies will share a Freightliner Cascadia vehicle platform and collect 4D L
CES 2025: Scantinel Photonics, Germany to present Single-Chip FMCW LiDAR
On December 20, Scantinel Photonics GmbH announced that it would bring its Single-Chip FMCW LiDAR to CES 2025. FMCW LiDAR systems will help create unparalleled safety levels in automotive, mobility, trucking, and industrial applications.
With a detection range of over 300 meters, it is designed for mass production