Hexagon reaches new heights with launch of BLK2FLY Autonomous Indoor Scanning Adds capability to autonomous flying laser scanner to scan indoor spaces safely and accurately (Heerbrugg, Switzerland — August 29, 2023) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced a new capability for the Leica BLK2FLY: the ability to scan indoors, providing expanded coverage for complex scanning projects. The BLK2FLY now unlocks a new […]
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Innoviz and LOXO Expand Partnership to Deploy Autonomous, Zero-Emission Delivery Vehicles Using InnovizOne LiDAR Innoviz’s automotive-grade LiDAR will be used to enable autonomy for LOXO’s next zero-emission delivery vehicles. TEL AVIV, Israel and BERN, Switzerland, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Innoviz Technologies (NASDAQ: INVZ) (the “Company” or “Innoviz”), a Tier-1 supplier of high-performance, automotive grade LiDAR sensors and perception software, announced today that Switzerland-based LOXO, a provider of zero-emission autonomous […]
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Top three positioning systems for mobile mapping vehicles Mobile mapping is helping make some of the most ambitious technologies and projects of recent years a possibility. Digital maps created using scanners mounted on vehicles are helping autonomous vehicles know where to go, speeding up surveying projects for construction, improving the efficiency of conservation and public safety projects and even helping […]
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Hesai Technology Advances Autonomous Vehicle Lidar Integration with NVIDIA DRIVE and Omniverse Palo Alto, Aug 1, 2023- Hesai Technology, a pioneer in the field of lidar sensors, announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to integrate Hesai’s cutting-edge lidar sensors within the NVIDIA DRIVE and NVIDIA Omniverse ecosystems. By combining Hesai’s industry-leading expertise in lidar sensors with NVIDIA’s AI, simulation, and software […]
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Canatu and Webasto collaborate on integrating LiDAR and camera heating on Roof Sensor Module for autonomous driving VANTAA Finland, May 11th, 2023 — Automotive supplier Webasto and Canatu work on integrating a fixed film heater into the Roof Sensor Module (RSM). The RSM offers automotive manufacturers an opportunity to integrate ADAS sensors and sensor availability functions – such as cleaning, cooling, deicing and anti-fogging – into […]
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Lumotive Partners with Hokuyo to Revolutionize 3D Lidar Sensing for Industrial Automation Hokuyo Automatic Selects Lumotive’s Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) Optical Semiconductor Technology For Advanced Robotics and Autonomous Systems Applications Redmond, WA and Osaka, Japan – June 1, 2023 – Lumotive, a company specializing in Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) beam steering chips for advanced 3D optical sensors, and Hokuyo Automatic Co., Ltd., a […]
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Leica Geosystems introduces the next evolution in smart, autonomous mobile mapping (Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 2 May 2023) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the latest addition to its Leica Pegasus TRK portfolio of mobile mapping solutions, the Leica Pegasus TRK100. Specifically designed for GIS professionals, the new mobile mapping system is a powerful, easy-to-use geospatial solution built for large-scale infrastructure measurement […]
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InnovizOne LiDAR Selected by LOXO for Autonomous, Zero-Emission Delivery Vehicles TEL AVIV, Israel and BERN, Switzerland, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Innoviz Technologies (NASDAQ: INVZ) (the “Company” or “Innoviz”), a technology leader of high-performance, solid-state LiDAR sensors and perception software, announced today that Switzerland-based LOXO, a provider of zero-emission autonomous vehicles for last-mile delivery services, is planning to use InnovizOne LiDAR to enable autonomy for its delivery vehicles, […]
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Hexagon advances the integration of its positioning solutions into mass-production autonomous driving systems through a partnership with ZF Group 2022-12-20 08:00 GMT+01 Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced a key partnership with ZF Group that will advance the integration of its software positioning engine and GNSS correction services into […]
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Hexagon invests 100 MUSD in autonomous and sustainable manufacturing through Divergent 2022-12-16 08:00 GMT+01 Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced a 100 MUSD investment in Divergent Technologies Inc., a pioneer of green manufacturing technologies with the first modular digital factory for the automotive industry. Divergent has developed an alternative […]
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AutoSens Names Continental HRL131, Powered by AEye Technology, Industry’s Best Lidar Sensor AEye and Continental Selected by AutoSens Panel of Automotive Industry Luminaries for Lidar Leadership in Developing Groundbreaking ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle Product DUBLIN, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIDR), a global leader in adaptive, high-performance lidar solutions, today announced that AutoSens has named Continental’s HRL131 long-range lidar sensor, built on […]
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The new Leica Pegasus TRK makes mobile mapping smart, autonomous and easy (Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 09/05/2022) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the introduction of the reality capture mobile mapping system Leica Pegasus TRK, introducing artificial intelligence, autonomous workflows and intuitive interfaces. The Leica Pegasus TRK solution utilises artificial intelligence capabilities to transform mobile mapping. The advanced dynamic laser scanning and […]
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GM to Double the Super Cruise Road Network Hundreds of thousands of additional miles of roads in the U.S. and Canada can be explored hands-free GM vehicles built on the VIP electrical architecture will be the first to receive the update later this year To date, GM customers have driven more than 34 million miles with Super Cruise engaged DETROIT – […]
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The new Leica Pegasus TRK makes mobile mapping smart, autonomous and easy (Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 09/05/2022) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the introduction of the reality capture mobile mapping system Leica Pegasus TRK, introducing artificial intelligence, autonomous workflows and intuitive interfaces. The Leica Pegasus TRK solution utilises artificial intelligence capabilities to transform mobile mapping. The advanced dynamic laser scanning and expandible imagery system for recording, measuring and visualising environments […]
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Hesai Reached Strategic Cooperation with WeRide, Leading the Application of Hybrid Solid-State Lidar on L4 Autonomous Vehicle The two companies will join force to promote large scale implementation of autonomous driving SHANGHAI, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On April 29th, 2022, Hesai Technology, the world’s leading lidar company, and WeRide, the world’s leading L4 autonomous driving technology company, announced a new strategic cooperation […]
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Emesent Opens US Office to Provide Local Presence for its Autonomous Drone Technology World-leading drone autonomy company, Emesent, is increasing availability and support to the American market with a regional office in Denver, Colorado. The office, which opened in February, will service the growing demand in the region for Emesent’s flagship product, Hovermap, an autonomy and mapping payload. Since its […]
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Lidar, Cameras, Action: Not All Cars See the Same NEW YORK, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — People have been dreaming about self-driving cars for nearly as long as cars have been around, arguably even longer when considering da Vinci’s vision back in the 1500s. While the reality of fully autonomous vehicles remains in small pilot trials today, the industry is advancing in leaps and […]
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Emesent Hovermap ST sets survey grade standard for autonomous LiDAR mapping Emesent today announced the launch of Hovermap ST, the latest version of their world-leading Hovermap autonomy and mapping payload. The tough, lightweight, IP65 rated Hovermap ST is being launched with Emesent’s new Automated Ground Control feature. This powerful combination is poised to set the standard for survey grade autonomous […]
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Aeva to Showcase Industry’s Most Advanced 4D LiDAR for Autonomous Vehicles and Beyond at CES 2022 MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aeva (NYSE: AEVA), a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today announced it will showcase its next generation 4D LiDAR technology for the automotive industry and beyond at CES® 2022, the world’s most influential technology event, taking place January 5-8, […]
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Velodyne Lidar Provides Perception Technology for ROBORACE Autonomous Racing Series Velodyne Official Lidar System Provider in Next Generation ROBORACE Vehicles SAN JOSE, Calif., December 17, 2021–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced ROBORACE, the world’s first autonomous car racing series, has selected Velodyne as the official lidar sensor provider in its next generation vehicles. ROBORACE will use Velodyne‘s solid-state Velarray H800 sensors […]
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Autonomous Drones Compete in Underground Challenge Emesent’ s Hovermap recently competed in the DARPA Subterranean Challenge taking second place in this prestigious event. Over the next few weeks Lidar News will be providing an in-depth look into this event. Part 1 – The Challenge Rounds DARPA is always looking to the future to identify what partners within the Department of […]
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Plus Selects Aeva 4D LiDAR for the Volume Production of Autonomous Trucks Multi-year supply agreement will bring Aeva’s market-leading 4D LiDAR technology to autonomous trucks, starting in 2022 with the global deployment of Plus’s driver-in product followed by its fully driverless system CUPERTINO, Calif. & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Plus (formerly Plus.ai), a global provider of self-driving truck technology, has selected […]
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Safety, Sustainability and Efficiency Top Agenda at Velodyne Lidar’s World Safety Summit on Autonomous Technology Free Virtual Event Explores How to Tackle Changing Needs of a World in Continuous Motion SAN JOSE, Calif. (October 7, 2021) – Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced its fourth annual World Safety Summit on Autonomous Technology, which will focus on advancing safety, sustainability and efficiency. […]
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Hexagon Revolutionises Autonomous Reality Capture with the Launch of the Leica BLK ARC and Leica BLK2FLY NACKA STRAND, Sweden, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions, today announced the introduction of the Leica BLK ARC and the Leica BLK2FLY, extending its iconic and award-winning BLK series known for speed, portability and mobility with fully autonomous mobile reality capture. […]
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Velodyne Lidar and MOV.AI Partner to Provide Autonomous Solutions for Industrial and E-Commerce Robotics SAN JOSE, Calif. & TEL AVIV, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) and MOV.AI today announced the companies are collaborating to provide robot manufacturers with enterprise-grade automation solutions, including mapping, navigation, obstacle avoidance and risk avoidance. The MOV.AI Robotics Engine PlatformTM, combined with Velodyne’s lidar sensors, addresses the […]
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