These companies are at the level of development where they are testing their vehicles on public roads. Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors, is a leader in the autonomous driving space. Cruise has been testing its self-driving vehicles in San Francisco since 2018. Their vehicles are equipped with advanced sensors and software, enabling them to navigate complex traffic situations.
Zoox was founded to make a safer, cleaner and more enjoyable future on the road. The autonomous vehicle company will bring mobility-as-a-service to dense urban environments with a purpose-built robotaxi currently operating on public roads in Foster City, California and Las Vegas, Nevada. The company also tests its autonomous driving software in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Austin and Miami. John Bozzella, president and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation, said: “Alliance for Automotive Innovation is proud to welcome Zoox to our association. Autonomous vehicle technology is changing transportation – just look at the innovation at Zoox, a cutting-edge company already delivering safer roads and mobility solutions.”
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation is a non-profit organization that represents the interests of the automotive industry. It is a key player in shaping the future of transportation technology, particularly in the areas of autonomous vehicles, connected vehicles, and electric vehicles. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation has a strong track record of advocating for policies that promote the development and deployment of these technologies.
The OT128 sensor boasts a production time per unit reduced by 95% compared to its predecessor, the OT108. This significant reduction in production time translates to significant cost savings for manufacturers and a faster time-to-market for new products. **Impact on Manufacturing:**
* **Reduced Production Costs:** The 95% reduction in production time per unit directly translates to substantial cost savings for manufacturers.
The OT128 is a compact, lightweight, and highly efficient lidar system. Its small size and low weight make it ideal for integration into various applications, including autonomous vehicles, drones, and robots. Hesai’s OT128 lidar system is designed to be highly accurate and reliable.
Unmatched Automotive-Grade Durability and Safety Standards Hesai’s commitment to safety is reflected across its product portfolio, including Pandar128, QT128, and AT128, all of which have achieved ASIL B certification for functional safety. Additionally, Hesai follows a rigorous internal process to ensure the highest safety standards. Leveraging this experience, the OT128 also meets ISO 26262 ASIL B functional safety standards and complies with ISO 21434 cybersecurity requirements. OT128 was designed from the outset to meet automotive-grade standards and has passed over 50 automotive-grade reliability tests. It boasts a design life exceeding 30,000 hours – three times the industry average – ensuring that the OT128 maintains exceptional performance even after prolonged operation in high temperatures. Similarly, OT128 demonstrates remarkable stability in complex mechanical shock and vibration environments, excelling under extreme conditions like high-speed driving on rough terrain and prolonged exposure to intense vibrations.
This success is attributed to the AT128’s advanced features, including its high-performance computing capabilities, robust sensor fusion, and comprehensive safety features. The AT128 has garnered widespread pre-launch endorsement from industry leaders, including major automotive manufacturers, technology companies, and research institutions. This endorsement reflects the AT128’s potential to revolutionize the ADAS and autonomous driving landscape.
EasyMile, headquartered in Toulouse, France, integrates the OT128 into its autonomous shuttles, providing comprehensive on-road awareness for the vehicles. “Hesai has a track record of designing industry-leading performance lidars. The OT128 has ultra-high resolution, long-range perception, with a level of support that doesn’t compromise functionality. These were fundamental features we needed for our autonomous vehicles,” says Benoit Perrin, General Manager, Easymile. Embotech, a Zurich-based provider of autonomous driving solutions, uses the OT128 on its harbour terminal trucks to meet customers’ strict requirements for reliability and performance. Giorgio Corbellini, Head of Commercial Vehicle Automation, Embotech, says. “Reliability and performance were critical during the proof-of-concept phase, while ROI becomes a key focus in the deployment phase. Hesai’s lidar products enable us to meet our customers’ requirements in both stages, advancing our vision of revolutionizing autonomous mobility.”
**Hesai: Innovating for the Future of LiDAR**
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The company’s success is attributed to its focus on innovation, high-quality products, and a strong customer-centric approach. Hesai’s commitment to innovation is evident in its continuous investment in research and development. The company has developed a range of advanced lidar solutions, including solid-state lidar, long-range lidar, and high-resolution lidar.
, a developer of autonomous trucking technology, have announced a strategic partnership. The partnership aims to leverage the expertise of both companies to develop and deploy autonomous ground vehicles. Textron Systems Corporation, with its extensive experience in military ground vehicle design and manufacturing, will contribute its expertise in vehicle dynamics, power systems, and sensor technology. Kodiak Robotics, with its expertise in autonomous driving technology, will contribute its knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and sensor fusion.
The Kodiak Driver, a cutting-edge autonomous system, is designed to operate in challenging environments and handle complex tasks. It is capable of navigating autonomously, making real-time decisions, and adapting to changing conditions. This system is particularly well-suited for military applications, where it can be used for various tasks such as reconnaissance, surveillance, and even combat operations.
This partnership aims to revolutionize military operations by enabling autonomous and remote-controlled operations, significantly reducing the risk to human soldiers. The Kodiak Driver, a cutting-edge AI system, is designed to handle complex tasks like navigation, obstacle avoidance, and decision-making in challenging environments. It leverages advanced machine learning algorithms and deep learning techniques to analyze real-time data from various sensors, including cameras, LiDAR, and radar.
The Kodiak’s advanced perception system is a key differentiator, enabling it to operate in challenging environments. This system utilizes a combination of sensors, including cameras, LiDAR, and radar, to create a comprehensive understanding of the vehicle’s surroundings. The system’s ability to identify drivable surfaces is crucial for safe and efficient off-road navigation.
“Kodiak is building the world’s most capable and flexible autonomous system,” said Kodiak’s Don Burnette, Founder and CEO. “No other autonomous system can drive everywhere, from on-highway to off-road, providing unique value to customers across the defense, trucking, and industrial industries. By collaborating with Textron Systems, we can offer unparalleled support to the warfighter at the speed of relevance.” The same technology stack that drives the Kodiak Driver-equipped RIPSAW M3 vehicle has delivered freight without a human driver in West Texas’s Permian Basin, and has driven over 3.5 million miles while delivering over 6,000 loads for some of the trucking industry’s biggest names.
Textron Systems has over three decades of experience in uncrewed land, air and sea systems. With proven expertise in design, integration, production and aftermarket support through multiple military programs of record, Textron Systems builds on a mature, proven history in supporting the DoD and our allies.
