The “Automated with Velodyne” cooperative business network will benefit Velodyne and its partners immediately, but exponential growth in LiDAR sensor deployments is a second order benefit for Velodyne and their program participants.
Sense Photonics Names Shauna McIntyre CEO, Keys on the Automotive Sector and is Primed for Growth
The solid-state LiDAR market remains hot, impelled by innovation, continuing sector investment and value delivery for automotive Tier 1 automotive suppliers and OEMs.
Blickfeld ramping up LiDAR production with Series A funding
Blickfeld, a Munich-based startup developing LiDAR sensors for a variety of applications, including autonomous vehicles, has closed a Series A financing round. The amount of the Series A has yet to be disclosed, but it was led by the venture capital unit of Continental together with Wachstumsfonds Bayern. Blickfeld’s existing investors, Fluxunit – OSRAM Ventures,…
Sense Photonics shows Sense One solid-state lidar at MODEX 2020
The Sense One flash camera from Sense Photonics is a 3D, solid-state lidar that promises to help autonomous robots and vehicles see farther and more safely.
SiLC Technologies raises seed funding for long-range, single-chip lidar
Dell Technology Ventures leads funding round, as SiLC develops integrated FMCW lidar for autonomous vehicles, machine vision, and augmented reality.
Cepton Technologies raises Series C funding for mirrorless lidar
Cepton Technologies, which said its approach to lidar is unique, has received funding led by Tier 1 automotive supplier Koito Manufacturing.
Chinese LiDAR maker Hesai raises $173M
Company claims investment round the largest in China’s LiDAR sector.
Sense Photonics Taking Pre-Orders for New Industrial 3D Camera
Latest time-of-flight camera offers up to 40 meters in performance-grade range.
LiDAR Will be Key to Full Vehicle Automation, Report Says
Consulting group says robotaxis will arrive in 2021; private self-driving cars will carry hefty price tag.
Postmates, Ouster Team Up for Lidar-Enabled Delivery Robots
Serve autonomous delivery robots set for Los Angeles deployment later this year.
Velodyne Touts Latest Lidar Advances, Autonomous Vehicle Partnerships
Lidar developer working with China’s Idriverplus to bring autonomous vehicles to mass production.
How Robots Perceive the World Around Them
Different methods help robotics understand objects, shapes, and where they’re located.
Component Roundup: Servo Motor for Mobile Robot, New Lidar Options
Parts makers announce new components for mobile robots, autonomous vehicles, and factory automation gear.
Robot Investments Weekly: Robotics and AI Firms Earn Halloween Treats
No tricks for these robotics, AI and autonomous vehicle startups, who received funding in the final days of October.
Robot Investments Weekly: Self-Driving Car Components Score Big
Companies creating lidar, pedestrian behavior software, and virtual reality systems earned additional funding in recent weeks.
VIAVI Launches Optical Filters to Improve Lidar Systems
Changing light conditions and durability standards create need for optical filters for lidar in automotive systems.
MIT System Lets Self-Driving Cars Conquer Country Roads
Framework of GPS and sensors that observe road conditions could eliminate need for predetermined 3D mapping of roadways.