USF and Phoenix Lidar: Building the Future of LiDAR Education and Smart City Planning

USF and Phoenix Lidar: Building the Future of LiDAR Education and Smart City Planning Lidar News readers are interested in how innovators are leveraging Phoenix LiDAR 3D technologies to solve a wide variety of problems, educate students and support academic research. Lidar News Founder Gene Roe has provided the following interview questions to Dr. Laura Harrison, Founding Director of Access […]

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Virtual Surveyor Unveils Photogrammetry App ..

Virtual Surveyor Unveils Photogrammetry App in Major New Release of Smart Drone Survey Software Seamless Drone Surveying Workflow AARSCHOT, Belgium, 25 September 2023 – Virtual Surveyor has added drone photogrammetry capabilities to the latest release of its popular Virtual Surveyor smart drone surveying software. The new Terrain Creator app photogrammetrically processes drone photos to generate survey-grade terrains which then transfer seamlessly […]

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Leica Geosystems introduces the next evolution ..

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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Immersal Oy launches Immersal City-Scale ..

Immersal Oy launches Immersal City-Scale Visual Positioning System The new 5G-enabled smart city Visual Positioning System offers unmatched accuracy and new business opportunities for mobile network operators and their customers (Helsinki, Finland & Barcelona, Spain, 27 February 2023) Immersal Oy, part of Hexagon, announced today at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, the launch of Immersal City-Scale, a Visual Positioning System […]

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Innoviz and Outsight Announce Partnership to..

Innoviz and Outsight Announce Partnership to Accelerate LiDAR Adoption in Smart Cities and Industrial applications USA – English  Partnership will combine Innoviz’s high-performance LiDAR, InnovizOne, with Outsight’s processing software solution, allowing seamless integration of 3D localization and perception technology for smart infrastructure, vehicle and industrial applications PARIS and TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Innoviz Technologies (Nasdaq: INVZ) (“Innoviz”), a technology leader of high-performance, solid-state LiDAR sensors and perception […]

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Velodyne – Multi-Year Agreement – GreenValley ..

Velodyne Lidar Signs Multi-Year Agreement with GreenValley International Lidar-Powered Mapping Systems for Any 3D Environment SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 17, 2022– Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced a multi-year agreement to provide its lidar sensors to GreenValley International for handheld, mobile and unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV) 3D mapping solutions, including in GPS-denied environments. Velodyne is already shipping sensors to GreenValley as part of […]

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Blickfeld launches Qb2; the world’s first..

Blickfeld launches Qb2; the world’s first Smart LiDAR sensor, enabling capturing and processing of 3D data on a single device Blickfeld announces the delivery of its Qb2 LiDAR sensor, the industry’s first Smart LiDAR sensor, providing the software stack and WiFi connectivity in one device Qb2 provides a turn-key experience for fast and simple deployment with minimal investment. The integrated […]

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Hexagon and LocLab announce strategic partnership ..

Hexagon and LocLab announce strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of Smart Digital Realities in transportation, construction and urban planning (Heerbrugg, Switzerland, October 18, 2022) Hexagon’s Geosystems division and LocLab, a leader in 3D digital twin content creation, announced today a strategic partnership to jointly empower industries with Smart Digital Realities in their design, construction and operations processes.The strategic partnership […]

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Hexagon expands its Smart Digital Reality…

Hexagon expands its Smart Digital Reality[TM] capabilities across the construction sector with the acquisition of iConstruct 2022-09-01 08:00 GMT+02 Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced the acquisition of iConstruct Pty Ltd, a provider of award-winning Building Information Modelling (BIM) software used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial construction. Its flagship […]

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The new Leica Pegasus TRK makes mobile..

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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Velodyne Lidar – Finalist for SXSW Innovation Awards

Velodyne Lidar Named Finalist for 2022 SXSW Innovation Awards Velodyne’s Intelligent Infrastructure Solution Recognized for Innovation in Smart Cities, Transportation & Delivery Awards Category SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced its Intelligent Infrastructure Solution was selected as a finalist for the 24th annual SXSW Innovation Awards taking place March 14 during the South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals. Velodyne’s […]

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World Premiere at CES 2022: Blickfeld announces..

World Premiere at CES 2022: Blickfeld announces industry-first smart 3D LiDAR alongside launch of Percept software to mark beginning of a new LiDAR era USA – English  – Blickfeld launches Percept, a perception software for translating LiDAR data into actionable information easily – Industry-first smart 3D LiDAR “Qb2” announced that combines software and hardware and thus gathers and processes LiDAR data on […]

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Cepton Joins Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program..

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Cepton Joins Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program, Bringing Expertise in Smart Lidar Technologies for Higher Levels of Safety, Intelligence and Connectivity SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cepton Technologies, Inc., an innovative provider of smart lidar solutions, announced today its membership in the Qualcomm® Smart Cities Accelerator Program. The Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program brings technologies and companies together to collaborate, innovate, and accelerate the rollout […]

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FIRST LIDAR PRE-PROCESSING SOFTWARE ENGINE..

ITS WORLD CONGRESS: OUTSIGHT INTRODUCES THE FIRST LIDAR PRE-PROCESSING SOFTWARE ENGINE for ITS APPLICATIONS  The easiest way to use LiDAR for ITS applications: from vehicles counting and illegal parking to smart traffic lights and predicted trajectories Demos will be taking place at Hall B7, Booth 342 ● LiDAR technology is a strong emerging trend in the Computer Vision landscape: over […]

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acquisition of Immersal – SMART DIGITAL REALITY

Hexagon expands its smart digital reality capabilities with the acquisition of Immersal Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions, today announced the acquisition of Immersal Oy, a pioneer and leading innovator of spatial mapping and visual positioning solutions used to produce augmented reality (AR) applications.  AR applications enhance real-world experiences by augmenting a user’s visual perception with the […]

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Velodyne Intelligent Infrastructure Solution Wins Smart 50

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Velodyne Lidar Intelligent Infrastructure Solution Wins Smart 50 Award Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced its Intelligent Infrastructure Solution, powered by Bluecity, was named a winner of the 2021 Smart 50 Award, recognizing the solution’s innovation in smart city applications. The awards, presented by Smart Cities Connect, have a highly competitive review process and honor the 50 most transformative smart cities […]

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Velodyne CEO Gopalan Featured Speaker at Reuters

Velodyne Lidar CEO Anand Gopalan Featured Speaker at Reuters Smart Infrastructure & Energy Week Gopalan to Discuss How Convergence of Intelligent Infrastructure and Connected and Automated Vehicles Will Create Smart Communities and Safer Mobility SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced CEO Anand Gopalan will speak on intelligent infrastructure and the convergence of connected and autonomous vehicles, […]

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Webinar – autonomy in cities, caves, disaster response..

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Velodyne Lidar LIVE! Webinar series explores autonomy in smarter cities, caves, airports and disaster response Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced a new digital learning series called Velodyne Lidar LIVE! that begins January 28, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. PST. The series kicks off with a conversation featuring Dr. Stefan Hrabar, CEO of Emesent, on how to address autonomous exploration in challenging inaccessible […]

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NavVis + Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program

NAVVIS JOINS THE QUALCOMM SMART CITIES ACCELERATOR PROGRAM NavVis is pleased to announce it has joined the Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program to promote smart, secure building technologies. The goal of the Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program is to connect cities, municipalities, government agencies, and enterprises with an ecosystem of providers, forging connections that can make smart city visions a concrete reality. […]

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Smart LiDAR Solution to Improve the Safety of School Zones in Seoul

Quanergy and iCent Deliver Smart LiDAR Solution to Improve the Safety of School Zones in Seoul, South Korea SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Quanergy Systems, Inc., a leading provider of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors and smart perception solutions, today announced a new installation of Smart LiDAR solution to improve crosswalk safety in school zones in Seoul, South Korea. This recent deployment […]

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Velodyne Lidar and PARIFEX Solutions Provide Smart Traffic Control

Velodyne Announces a Three Year Sales Agreement to Improve Roadway Safety SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced a three year sales agreement with PARIFEX, a leading provider of traffic management and speed measurement systems. PARIFEX uses Velodyne lidar sensors in its traffic monitoring solutions which can help reduce road accident rates and enhance roadway safety. PARIFEX equips its NANO-CAM […]

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Velodyne Adds “Smart” to Blue City Technology’s Smart City Solution

Velodyne Announces a Multi-Year Sales Agreement to Improve Traffic Safety and Efficiency July 17, 2020 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced a multi-year sales agreement with Blue City Technology, developer of a Smart City system for traffic monitoring. The Blue City Technology solution, equipped with Velodyne’s lidar sensors, helps improve road safety and mobility by […]

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RoboSense Smart LiDAR Sensor Wins the 2020 Edison Awards

[New York, United States] – [April 2, 2020] – RoboSense, the world’s leading autonomous driving LiDAR perception solution provider, has been honored as a winner in Transportation & Logistics Category for 2020 Edison Awards. The Edison Awards is one of the world’s prestigious awards that symbolize the persistence and excellence in innovation and honors the most innovative products and business […]

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