On December 17, LG Innotek, a South Korean electronics component manufacturer, rolled out an in-cabin camera module equipped with a 5-megapixel RGB-IR sensor. As the Korea Times reported, this high-performance module can be installed in various locations within a vehicle, such as the rearview mirror or above the passenger seat. By detecting the presence of drowsiness, lack of attention, or other conditions, the module enables real-time monitoring of the driver. It also features seatbelt detection for other passengers in the car. The module is 15 percent smaller tha...

Innoviz Technologies Ltd., a leading Tier-1 direct supplier of high-performance, automotive-grade LiDAR sensors and perception software, today announced a multi-year NRE (Non-Recurring Engineering services) payment plan of approx. $80 million with key existing customers which is expected to bolster the Company's financial position. NREs are expected to be paid between 2025 and 2027, of which over $40 million are expected to be paid in 2025 with further amounts expected in 2026 and 2027. These payments will be incremental to revenues generated from ongoing sales of L...

The collaboration between Ansys and Sony enables high-fidelity simulation of camera sensors and scenario-based testing Ansys is collaborating with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) to improve perception system validation in ADAS/AVs. Ansys AVxcelerate Sensors provides real-time multispectral lighting simulation capabilities, enabling thorough evaluation of different lighting scenarios and weather conditions including rain, snow, and fog. By using Ansys simulation, OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers can expedite and validate thousands of on-road driving hours...

At the 2024 IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM), imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, and its partners in the Belgian project Q-COMIRSE, present a first of its kind prototype shortwave infrared image sensor with indium arsenide quantum dot photodiodes. The sensor demonstrated successful 1390 nm imaging results, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to first-generation quantum dots that contain lead, which limited their widespread manufacturing. The proof-of-concept is a critical ste...

Innoviz Technologies Ltd., a leading Tier-1 supplier of high-performance, automotive grade LiDAR sensors and perception software, today announced its participation in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, taking place January 7th – 10th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visitors can experience the latest in LiDAR technology at the Innoviz booth, located at LVCC, West Hall booth #4216. The Company will present live demonstrations of its latest LiDAR technology including both short and long-range LiDARs, offer a chance to meet with management, and showcase...

SiLC Technologies, Inc. (SiLC), the leading developer of integrated single-chip FMCW LiDAR solutions, today announced the launch of Eyeonic® Trace, its revolutionary Class 1 Laser Line Scanner capable of dimensioning objects with extreme accuracy, even from distances up to 10 meters. Targeted to industrial automation applications, the new Eyeonic Trace is an all-in-one inspection and measurement tool for objects moving on conveyor belts, bucket elevators and assembly lines or being scanned by a robotic arm. The market for industrial and robotics solutions ...

AEye, Inc., a global leader in adaptive, high-performance lidar solutions, announced that it will showcase its ultra-long range, small form factor Apollo lidar sensor at CES 2025 in Las Vegas from January 7 to 10. Apollo’s unparalleled performance can be seen both on the showroom floor and in-vehicle demos. The Apollo sensor recently set a new performance bar in the lidar market when it was shown to detect objects at distances of up to one kilometer. This accomplishment, along with having what is believed to be the smallest form factor in the lidar industry, makes A...

SunBooster by SunLED Life Sciences is the first Near-Infrared device that brings the systemic health benefits of sunlight indoors SunLED Life Science, a health-centered technology startup, today announced plans to debut SunBooster, a Near-Infrared device designed to bring the benefits of natural sunlight indoors at CES 2025. SunBooster is an easy-to-use device that attaches to computer monitors and laptops. It delivers a healthy dose of Near-Infrared light (NIR) – the essential part of sunlight absent in indoor light – to users while they wor...

In 2024, multiple intelligent NEVs were unveiled in China, many of which are equipped with Huawei's intelligent automotive solutions. The Voyah Dream MPV from Dongfeng's Voyah brand is the first to feature Huawei's ADS 3.0 intelligent driving system. The Deepal L07 from Chang'an Auto uses Huawei's basic intelligent driving solutions. Additionally, AVATR brand of Chang'an Auto released new AVATR 12 at last month, continuing to feature Huawei's full-stack solutions. In July, sales of NEVs in China surpassed those of fuel...

The long-rumored blood pressure monitoring feature for Apple Watch has yet to materialize, but according to a report from TechNews citing Bloomberg, this feature may debut as early as next year. The TechNews report, citing Bloomberg, indicates that the new feature will not provide precise systolic/diastolic readings. Instead, it will monitor user data over time to detect upward trends and issue alerts for potential hypertension. The report from TechNews highlights that current Apple Watch models already detect conditions like atrial fibrillation or irregular heart rh...

LG Innotek (CEO Moon Hyuksoo) announced on December 13 that it will be participating in the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show 2025 (CES 2025), where it will unveil innovative components and new technologies designed for future mobility. Organizing a Exhibition Booth for Future Mobility in the West Hall CES 2025, set to take place in Las Vegas from January 7 to 10, 2025, will bring together innovative global companies that are pioneering future industries to showcase a wide range of new products and technologies. Mobility is one of the most prominent sec...

TEL-AVIV, Israel, Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cipia (TASE: CPIA), a global leader in intelligent in-cabin sensing solutions, today announced that it is set to demonstrate cutting-edge Infrared (IR) and Radar sensor fusion at CES 2025. For the first time, Cipia will showcase the seamless integration of radar and IR sensors, advancing in-cabin monitoring to new levels of precision and intelligence. This fusion enhances the safety and driving experience by combining the complementary strengths of radar and IR technologies. By processing data collaborative...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., December 2, 2024 – Aeva® (NYSE: AEVA), a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today announced the expansion of its strategic collaboration with SICK, a leading global supplier of solutions for sensor-based industrial applications. SICK and Aeva are collaborating to incorporate Aeva’s FMCW technology into SICK’s portfolio of high accuracy contactless sensors for industrial applications, including for distance and motion control for a variety of factory automation applications. &ldq...

Manufacturing InGaAs photodetectors directly on CMOS silicon revolutionises shortwave infrared sensors for consumer markets. In quite a number of applications there is much demand for scalable, low-cost, high-performance sensors. Such sensors are wanted for autonomous systems, robotics, defence and aerospace technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), mobile phones, smart watches, and augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR). Within the sensor portfolio, those based on silicon CMOS dominate detection in the visible as well as in the near-infrared at wavelengths u...

Hesai (Nasdaq: HSAI), the global leader in lidar technology for robotics and industrial applications, autonomous driving, and ADAS, announced today that it will be exhibiting at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas from January 7-10 (LVCC West Hall #6824). As of Q3 2024, Hesai has delivered over 600,000 units cumulatively to customers worldwide and continues to expand its lidar model offerings for automotive, robotic and industrial applications. Hesai will premiere its newest model, a mini high-performance 3D lidar, during a press conference at...

SHANGHAI, Nov 27 (Reuters) - China's Hesai Group , the world's largest maker of lidar sensors for autonomous driving, said it plans to slash the price of its key product by half next year which should lead to far wider adoption of the technology in electric cars. "We are moving to a stage where millions of cars sold annually are equipped with lidar," Chief Executive David Li told Reuters in an interview. Halving the price would make the use of lidar appealing even for cheaper EVs priced below 150,000 yuan ($20,000), he added. For electric cars ...

The Toyota bZ3C will launch in early 2025 and will have a range of up to 630 km. It’s claimed that the Midsize SUV will be FAW Toyota’s most intelligent car to date, with noteworthy intelligent driving and an intelligent cockpit.

Sheffield University spin-off Phlux Technology —which designs and manufactures 1550nm avalanche photodiode (APD) infrared sensors — has won an Institute of Physics (IOP) Business Start-Up Award 2024. Presented at the Houses of Parliament in London, the award celebrates young companies leveraging physics for innovation and impact. It recognized Phlux’s Aura family of Noiseless indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) infrared (IR) sensors, which is said to have set new standards for sensitivity and performance in optical systems such as LiDAR, laser ...

Continental and technology partner trinamiX receive CES Innovation Award Honoree for innovative display solution Camera installed invisibly behind OLED display ensures high user acceptance and offers comprehensive driver monitoring functionalities New safety features: 3D distance mapping of driver and passengers provides optimized airbag deployment and reliable seat belt detection Innovative biometric imaging helps monitor passengers’ vital parameters such as their heart rate Babenhausen, Germany, November 20, 2024. Continental will present a di...

Today the U.S. Patent Office published a patent application of Apple's that relates to managing one or more displays. In particular, methods for moving an indicator between displays, moving an indicator based on body movement, and managing display operations. Techniques for Managing One of More Displays Some techniques for managing one or more displays using computer systems, however, are generally cumbersome and inefficient. For example, some existing techniques use a complex and time-consuming user interface, which may require multiple key presses or keystrokes t...

electronica is the world’s largest biennial event for electronic components, which is jointly held with SEMICON Europa. The event spans 16 exhibition venues, covering an area of approx. 200,000 m2. The show focuses on applications and products related to automotive LEDs, electronic components, infrared sensing, and medical electronics, encompassing fields such as semiconductor, embedded systems, touchscreens, wireless modules, and other electronic components and modules....

Providing products with consistently high quality, excellent luminous efficacy, and high cost-effectiveness, ams OSRAM has become the top supplier candidate for high-end and new energy vehicles. ams OSRAM is dedicated to full-service optical solutions for automotive lighting and display, driver / occupant monitoring system, infrared sensing, and sterilization and disinfection. Thanks to its customers’ support, product advantages and wide industry customized experience, ams OSRAM always can satisfy its customers’ needs and seek innovative market opportunities. Tr...

MADRID - Nov. 12, 2024 - Ommatidia LiDAR, an innovator in advanced 3D optical metrology and LiDAR systems, announced that it will officially simultaneously launch its Q2 Laser RADAR at two major industry events this year: SPS 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany (November 12-14), and Precisiebeurs 2024 in s’Hertogenbosch, Netherlands (November 20-21). The Q2 Laser RADAR represents a significant leap forward in the industry, blending high-precision 3D dimensional metrology with advanced vibration analysis, all in one powerful tool. This new system is...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Using silicon photonics technology for semiconductor optical circuits, OKI (TOKYO: 6703) has successfully developed an ultracompact photonic integrated circuit chip with a broad range of potential applications, including optical fiber sensors, laser vibrometers, and optical biosensors. This makes it possible to achieve ultra-miniaturization and low power consumption similar to LSI (Note 1), as well as dramatically lower costs through mass production of optical sensor modules. Optical sensors are a technology that uses optical fibers and...

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 ...

l Global Debut of Smart RGB LED Hardware-Software Integration: Brightek showcases its RGB smart LED (ICLED) solutions with in-house UPP calibration software, enabling precise color control and high efficiency for automotive and industrial applications. l Complete Lineup for Automotive, Security, and Industrial Markets: Brightek presents a full range of smart LED (ICLED) components, smart surface modules, and invisible light LEDs and sensors, aiming to expand its presence in key European markets. l Innovative Smart Surface and Invis...

The new IR:6 thin-film infrared LED chip technology is available in 850nm, 940nm and new 920nm wavelength options First IR:6-based products are the OSLON® P1616 and OSLON® Black series, giving customers a drop-in replacement that offers higher brightness and efficiency in end products such as security cameras, biometric authentication systems and medical equipment for heat treatment Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (October 22, 2024) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, has introduced its...

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...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — November 4, 2024 — OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor solutions, including advanced digital imaging, analog, and touch & display technology, today announced the new OV0TA1B monochrome (mono)/infrared (IR) CMOS image sensor, the first and only solution that fits 3 mm module Y dimension and smaller notebook computers, webcams and IoT devices. The OV0TA1B is a low-power device that is ideal for artificial intelligence (AI)-based human presence detection (HPD), facial authentication and A...

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...