Texan city to deploy intelligent traffic system from Velodyne Lidar The pilot program will use lidar to monitor traffic at a dangerous intersection. American roads have never been especially safe compared to those in other countries. But the pandemic made things worse, with shocking rises in crashes and deaths of both drivers and pedestrians in 2020 despite a decrease in the number of miles Americans […]
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Velodyne Lidar Launches India Design Center in Bangalore Center Advances Velodyne’s Hyper-Focus on Sensor and Software Innovation to Propel Continued Business Growth SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced the launch of its new India Design Center in Bangalore. The center furthers Velodyne’s growth strategy to drive continuous innovation in lidar sensor and software solutions that transform […]
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Velodyne Lidar, MADD Partner to Advance Understanding of Autonomous Vehicle Technology Partnership for Promoting Safe Roadways SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced it is partnering for the third year with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) on a public education initiative, focusing on the safety benefits of autonomous vehicle technology. The Velodyne and MADD partnership includes educational […]
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Velodyne – Velabit Sensor Makes 3D Lidar Available for Safety-Critical Applications Velodyne Lidar introduced the next generation of its Velabit sensor, which addresses the cost, safety, and design challenges of autonomous solutions while delivering state-of-the-art performance. SAN JOSE, Calif. (June 14, 2021) – Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today introduced the next generation of its Velabit™ sensor, which addresses […]
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Equipped with Velodyne Puck™ Sensors, Seabed Mobile Mapping Systems Support Marine Environment Protection and Sustainability SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced Seabed B.V., which specializes in high quality equipment for offshore surveying and dredging, has selected Puck™ sensors for its lidar mobile mapping system. The Seabed system is a turnkey mobile lidar solution for hydrographic surveys that can support […]
Read more 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 Lidar Launches Breakthrough Intelligent Infrastructure Solution Rutgers University Selects Velodyne’s Solution as Cornerstone Technology for New Jersey Department of Transportation Smart City Project SAN JOSE, Calif. (May 10, 2021) – Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today launched its Intelligent Infrastructure Solution designed to solve some of the most challenging and pervasive infrastructure problems. This new solution combines Velodyne’s award-winning lidar sensors and Bluecity’s powerful […]
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Faraday Future Selects Velodyne as Exclusive Lidar Supplier for Flagship FF 91 Luxury Electric Vehicle Utilizing Velodyne Sensors, Faraday Future Will Bring Advanced Safety and ADAS to FF 91 SAN JOSE, Calif. (April 29, 2021) – Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced it has been selected by Faraday Future (FF) as the exclusive supplier of lidar for Faraday’s flagship FF 91 all-electric vehicle (EV). […]
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Velodyne Expert Discusses How Lidar Simulations Advance Automated Driving Solutions Testing at NVIDIA GTC 2021 Global Event Andrei Claudiu Cosma Highlights Essential Role of Lidar Simulations in Development and Validation of ADAS and AVs San Jose, Calif., United States: Simulations have an important role in developing and testing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle (AV) capabilities. Andrei Claudiu […]
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Knightscope Selects Velodyne Lidar Technology for Next-Generation Autonomous Security Solutions Knightscope, Inc., a developer of advanced physical security technologies utilizing fully autonomous robots focused on enhancing U.S. security operations, and Velodyne Lidar, Inc., (NASDAQ: VLDR, VLDRW), jointly announced today that Knightscope has selected Velodyne Lidar’s technology to power its future 5 th Generation Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs). This press release features multimedia. […]
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AGM Systems Launches New Velodyne Lidar-Based UAV Mapping Solution for Leading Energy Companies Worldwide SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced a multi-year agreement with AGM Systems LLC, which provides state-of-the-art hardware and software technology for the collection, processing and analysis of air and mobile mapping data. AGM Systems will utilize Velodyne’s Ultra Puck lidar sensor in […]
Read more Velodyne Lidar Demonstrates How Advanced Lidar Technology Can Improve Pedestrian Safety SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 18, 2021– While overall driving was down 13 percent in miles driven last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, motor vehicle deaths were up 8 percent in the United States, reported the National Safety Council. Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today showed how with lidar technology, Pedestrian […]
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Velodyne, NavVis and Qualcomm Technologies Working Together to Build Smart Cities Faster Velodyne Lidar, NavVis and Qualcomm® Technologies, Inc. are joining forces to help governments and solution developers create smart city applications that can improve infrastructure and public services, and enhance safety and quality of life. Velodyne and NavVis, an Automated with Velodyne partner, are both members of the Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program, which connects […]
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Velodyne Lidar Announces Free Virtual Summit, Disruptive Women Powering Our Autonomous Future On March 25, Top Execs and Engineers Discuss the Future of AV Technology and the Role of Women in the AV Industry SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced the Disruptive Women Powering Our Autonomous Future Summit featuring prominent female executives and engineers discussing the […]
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Velodyne Lidar Signs Five-Year Sales Agreement with ThorDrive Powered by Velodyne Sensors, ThorDrive Autonomous Vehicles Will Provide Cargo and Baggage Services at Airports Worldwide SAN JOSE, Calif. (February 10, 2021) – Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced a five-year sales agreement to provide Ultra Puck™ sensors to ThorDrive, an autonomous technology company. ThorDrive is using Velodyne’s lidar sensors to power its cargo and […]
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Equipped with Velodyne Sensors, Emesent Autonomous Scanning System Makes Data Capture Fast and Simple for Forestry, Infrastructure, Mapping and Film Industries SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced a multi-year sales agreement to provide Puck LITE™ sensors to Emesent, a world-leader in drone autonomy, lidar mapping and data analytics. Emesent is using Velodyne’s lidar sensors to power its award-winning Hovermap mobile […]
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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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Velodyne Encourages Government and Industry Collaboration to Advance Vehicle Safety SAN JOSE, Calif.–Jan. 14, 2021– Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today commended the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) plan to update to its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The NHTSA proposal would add four advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) capabilities to the NCAP, keeping pace with evolving safety technologies and […]
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (December 16, 2020) – Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR) today announced a sales agreement for Alpha Prime™ sensors with May Mobility, a pioneer in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. May Mobility selected Velodyne as a provider of long-range, surround view lidar sensors for its entire growing fleet of self-driving shuttles. Velodyne’s Alpha Prime is a next generation lidar sensor that utilizes Velodyne’s patented […]
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Velodyne Lidar Introduces Solid State Sensor for Autonomous Mobile Robotics and Last-Mile Delivery Velarray M1600 Provides Advanced Perception for Rapidly Growing Autonomous Robot Market SAN JOSE, Calif. (December 10, 2020) – Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR) today announced the Velarray M1600, an innovative solid state lidar sensor designed to serve mobile robotic applications. The sensor is the latest in a new line of […]
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Hexagon | AutonomouStuff Webinar Showcases How Velodyne’s Velarray H800 and PAEB Solution Can Power Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomy SAN JOSE, Calif. (December 8, 2020) – Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR) today announced Dr. Mircea Gradu, the company’s Senior Vice President of Product and Quality, is the featured speaker at a Hexagon | AutonomouStuff webinar on how lidar solutions can enhance […]
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Velodyne Lidar’s Velabit™ Wins Prestigious Best of What’s New Award From Popular Science Velodyne Velabit Recognized for Delivering Small Size, Big Safety SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR) today announced its Velabit™ lidar sensor was named a winner in the Best of What’s New awards by Popular Science. The Velabit, Velodyne’s smallest sensor, brings new levels of versatility and affordability to […]
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Velodyne Lidar Announces Autonomous Driving Collaboration with Ford Otosan Companies Working Together on Autonomous Driving Development and Testing for Heavy Commercial Vehicles SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR) today announced it is collaborating with Ford Otosan on product development and testing of autonomous heavy commercial trucks. Ford Otosan is testing and planning to use Velodyne Velarray H800 lidar sensors to enable […]
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Georeference pointclouds from Hesai, Ouster and Velodyne LiDAR sensors with the new OxTS Georeferencer OxTS Georeferencer is a powerful LiDAR georeferencing software tool that combines OxTS inertial navigation data with raw LiDAR data to give surveyors the ability to create georeferenced pointclouds as well as tools to calibrate their setup and analyse the accuracy of their survey. With the […]
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Velodyne Lidar Announces Multi-Year Sales Agreement with Local Motors SAN JOSE, Calif. (November 19, 2020) – Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR) today announced a multi-year sales agreement with Local Motors, a leading digital vehicle manufacturer that develops sustainable mobility solutions to empower communities around the world. Local Motors uses Velodyne’s lidar sensors to enable safe, reliable operation of Olli, the company’s 3D-printed, electric, self-driving […]
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