As technology progresses, new innovations constantly arise to make our lives and driving experiences desirable. Lidar sensors emerged as a cutting-edge technology for its advanced capabilities in environment perception. One of the lesser-discussed applications of this technology is the ability to detect potholes, a constant menace for drivers worldwide. In this blog post, we’ll explore how lidar sensor technology detects potholes and discuss the benefits for vehicle owners and road maintenance teams alike. How Lidar Identifies Potholes Lidar sensors use laser pulses to mea...

Company to showcase how its cutting-edge photonic technologies advance industrial, robotics, medical and wearable applications Experience the industry leading light-emitting technologies – EEL, VCSEL and high-power multi-LEDs from ams OSRAM Showcase highlights include 3D sensing and visualization, scanners for industry and compact projection units for AR glasses Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (June 21, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, today announced that it will showcase how its latest...

The visionOS software development kit (SDK) enables Apple’s developer community to bring their apps to life in ways never before possible Developers have access to a variety of resources to help them design, develop, and test apps for Apple Vision Pro. CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA - Apple today announced the availability of new software tools and technologies that enable developers to create groundbreaking app experiences for Apple Vision Pro — Apple’s first spatial computer. Featuring visionOS, the world’s first spatial opera...

(Palo Alto, June 21, 2023) - Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI), a global leader in lidar sensor solutions, is delighted to announce its work with NavVis, a global leader in reality capture and digital factory solutions. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the field of reality capture, as NavVis has selected Hesai as its exclusive lidar sensor provider for its industry-leading device, NavVis VLX 3, which enables efficient scan-to-BIM workflows. NavVis has gained a stellar reputation for delivering comprehensive and highly detailed reality capture dat...

RoboSense delivered a keynote speech at 2023 International Automotive Safety & Security Congress (Photo: Business Wire) SHANGHAI, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RoboSense, a world-leading provider of Smart LiDAR Sensor Systems, delivered a keynote speech at the 2023 International Automotive Safety & Security Congress in Shanghai on June 7-8, hosted by SAE International, the leader in connecting and educating mobility professionals to enable safe, clean, and accessible mobility solutions. RoboSense was invited to attend and deliver a...

High energy efficiency and low power VCSEL heating modules for battery manufacturing // Next generation of TruHeat VCSEL modules // Sensing applications benefit from the superior optical characteristics of VCSEL // Live demonstrations on speed and distance measurement and particulate matter sensing Ulm, June 19, 2023 – TRUMPF Photonic Components, a global leader in VCSEL solutions for industrial laser heat treatment and industrial sensing is showcasing the latest product developments of its TruHeat VCSEL series and live applications of optic...

Industrial operations—including manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and more—rely on efficient and responsible material handling. From a small forklift moving single product cases to a powerful tow tractor transporting multiple pallet loads, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) help move products and materials with better accuracy, safety, and productivity. AGVs are not a new solution. In faction, they've been around since the 1950s. Today's AGVs look a lot different than their predecessors, and the potential they bring to industrial facilities is limitless...

When it comes to autonomous driving, there are a lot of differing opinions. Some people are excited by the idea of robot cars, while others harbor a lot of doubt about the plausibility of autonomous driving. One of the best ways to combat doubt and misinformation is to provide clear information about what autonomous vehicles are, how they work, and what the future has in store for them. That’s why discussing the role of lidar in the future of autonomous vehicles is so important. Learn more about lidar technology and what it means for the automotive industry—and beyond&...

Medical University of Vienna believes inexpensive source could allow OCT imaging at home. The impact of OCT on medical imaging has been considerable, not least in ophthalmology where it has become a standard clinical procedure. A 2021 survey by the Medical University of Vienna predicted that the global market for OCT in 2023 will be $1.5 billion, and noted that this would include hand-held OCT units and new end uses, in addition to established integrated systems. Novel laser sources will play a large part in both the market growth and the use of more portable syste...

As part of the LidarPredict project, six Blickfeld Lidar sensors were installed above the main Utopia stage of the popular Rock am Ring music festival, held from 2-4 June, to capture test recordings. As the audience enjoyed performances from popular acts like the Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon and Die Toten Hosen, the movements and visitor flows in front of the stage were captured and anonymously analysed using Blickfeld Lidar sensors and EvoCount software. The project, which supported by mFUND, is aimed at developing a Lidar-based solution to enhance the safety of...

All sensory experiences of the driver and passengers in a vehicle fall under the scope of "NVH", which stands for Noise, Vibration, and Harshness. For automobiles, NVH is a crucial indicator of quality that directly impacts the user's driving experience. This is why high-end and luxury vehicles often have stricter requirements for NVH levels, as they strive for a quieter and more comfortable driving environment. (1) ET25 is placed behind the windshield, enabling a sleek vehicle design that covers practical functionality without affecting aerodynamics. How...

Introducing the era of spatial computing with Apple Vision Pro. (Photo: Business Wire) CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apple® today unveiled Apple Vision Pro™, a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, while allowing users to stay present and connected to others. Vision Pro creates an infinite canvas for apps that scales beyond the boundaries of a traditional display and introduces a fully three-dimensional user interface controlled by the most natural and intuitive inputs possible &md...

As smart cars become more popular, lidars have been installed in various places: on the car roof, in the grille, and beneath the headlights...These installation locations have one thing in common: they are all outside the vehicle cabin. Where else could lidar be installed? The obvious answer is "in the cabin." There are many benefits to installing lidar in the cabin: First, since the lidar is installed behind the windshield, it is physically isolated from the outside. The glass can effectively protect the lidar from external interference such as dust and rain, thr...

Compact bench setup saves test floor space by simulating target distances and surface reflectivity Automated testing software provides insightful analytics to improve sensor design and performance while accelerating testing to support volume sensor production The Keysight the E8717A Lidar Target Simulator is a compact, automated benchtop solution that enables automakers and lidar sensor makers to test and validate lidar sensors for autonomous vehicles. (Photo: Business Wire) SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keysight Technologies, Inc. (N...

Hokuyo Automatic Selects Lumotive's Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) Optical Semiconductor Technology for Advanced Robotics and Autonomous Systems Applications REDMOND, Wash. and OSAKA, Japan, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumotive, a company specializing in Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) beam steering chips for advanced 3D optical sensors, and Hokuyo Automatic Co., Ltd., a worldwide producer of sensor and automation technology, have revealed a multi-year production contract. This partnership will expedite the deployment of ...

Brake pad scorching with TruHeat VCSEL systems for higher quality and more safety // More sustainable processing with VCSEL-based systems // Lower CO2 emissions and a smaller footprint in the factory // Reliable, contactless laser heat treatment Ulm, May 31, 2023 – TRUMPF Photonic Components, a global leader in VCSEL solutions, offers VCSEL-based heating systems for the scorching of brake pads, to achieve higher quality and, in turn, greater safety with vehicle brake pads. A shorter bedding-in of new pads and possible initial fading is prevented...

As the world is quickly adopting to less intrusive, more efficient power generation schemes, offshore wind is topping the list because of its ability to deliver power either directly to the grid or into battery storage systems. Offshore wind is also becoming a default because it doesn’t interfere with a landscape of a seashore or a mountain range and is located far enough from human settlements so as to not cause disruptions in the case of massive typhoons or hurricanes typical of areas where OSW are sited. On March 15th, BlueFloat Energy, a major offshore wind devel...

LiDAR built-in car lamp developed by SOSLAB and SL Corporation (Photo: SOSLAB) SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SOSLAB, a global leader of 3D high-performance LiDAR hardware and software technologies, and SL Corporation (KRX:005850), a global automotive lamps manufacturer, announced that they had entered into a technology development contract for the core LiDAR technologies and products with a goal of mass production. Through distribution of its LiDAR hardware and software system parts, SOSLAB will provide auton...

New TARA2000-AUT-SAFE family includes unique interlock loop method for completely safeguarding ultra-fast detection of faults that can compromise eye safety Interlock method reduces bill of materials resulting in lower system cost 940nm emitter supplied in two versions, with field of illumination optimized for driver monitoring and cabin monitoring using 2D NIR or 3D indirect time-of-flight cameras ams OSRAM will supply the TARA2000-AUT-SAFE in mass volume to a Top 10 global car OEM starting in 2024 Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, ...

Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI), a global leader in lidar solutions, and CRATUS, a software solution integrator for lidar systems, today announced a strategic alliance to develop autonomous warehouse solutions using Hesai’s groundbreaking safety-rated 3D lidar, the QT128. CRATUS has selected the QT128 as the lead sensor in its all-new lidar perception package for AGVs and AMRs. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) have been used for many years in warehouses and manufacturing plants to accomplish a variety of ...

Ouster’s Alpha Prime™ sensors will be the long-range lidar for Motional’s all-electric IONIQ 5 robotaxis SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ouster, Inc. (NYSE: OUST), a leading provider of high-performance lidar sensors, announced today that Motional, a global leader in driverless technology, has selected Ouster as the exclusive provider of long-range lidar sensors for its all-electric IONIQ 5-based robotaxis. The serial production agreement will see Ouster supply Motional with Alpha Prime™ VLS-128 sensors throu...

SICK has unveiled a milestone advance in its three-dimensional LiDAR technology, with the launch of the multiScan multi-layered LiDAR sensor. The SICK multiScan combines floor-to-ceiling 360° environment perception with high-resolution navigation for reliable real-time localisation, mapping and collision avoidance in automated mobile robots (AMRs) and industrial vehicles. Developed on the foundations of SICK’s industry-leading multi-echo LiDAR technology, the SICK multiScan is a compact, lightweight and rugged 3D sensor designed to maximise...

New hire brings years of automotive technology deployment experience to support Cepton’s volume production ramp-up SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cepton, Inc. (“Cepton” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CPTN), a Silicon Valley innovator and leader in high-performance lidar solutions, announced today the addition of Luis Gonçalves to its Detroit team as Director of Customer Programs. In his new role at Cepton, Gonçalves will lead the Company’s Detroit automotive customer programs, enabling volume pr...

As of May 2, 2023, Innoviz Technologies Ltd. remains a leading Tier-1 supplier of high-performance, automotive grade LiDAR sensors and perception software. One of its major clients, CARIAD SE, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, has chosen Innoviz as its direct LiDAR supplier for the automated vehicle segment within the Volkswagen brands. Innoviz will provide InnovizTwo LiDAR sensors and perception software, both of which are crucial elements of advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles (AVs). Since being named as CARIAD...