In advance of CES, Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today presented trailblazing technology that will work as the foundation of future advanced driving security systems. The new items reinforce Velodyne’s position as the industry leader in supplying the smartest, most powerful lidar services for vehicle autonomy and chauffeur help.

“With these new items, Velodyne’s robust option portfolio meets the whole series of lidar needs for autonomy and chauffeur support” T Velodyne revealed the VelaDome ™, a compact embeddable lidar that offers an ultra-wide 180 ° x 180 ° image for near-object avoidance. Velodyne likewise introduced Vella ™, development software application that develops its directional view Velarray ™ lidar sensing unit as an important element for sophisticated motorist support systems (ADAS).

“With these new items, Velodyne’s robust option portfolio meets the entire variety of lidar needs for autonomy and driver assistance,” stated Anand Gopalan, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Velodyne Lidar. “David Hall initially deployed vehicle software in 2004 as part of the DARPA Difficulties. Over the last 15 years, Velodyne has actually continued to include intelligence to our sensing units, enabling a variety of lidar picking up abilities that permit our customers to identify more items and use automobiles a more in-depth view of their environments. Now we will take it even further and our new software application, which was established in close partnership with our lidar hardware specialists, will enable a perfectly integrated ADAS service powered by our lidars.”

The Lidar Assistant (Vella): Software that Transforms ADAS Performance

Velodyne presented a groundbreaking innovative chauffeur help solution that builds on its directional view Velarray sensing unit. Greatly exceptional to existing methods that utilize cam+radar, this service will reinvent sophisticated driver support functionalities currently on the market, such as Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).

VelaDome: Close-Range Accuracy

The VelaDome’s game-changing hemispherical field of view and high-density image present a quantum leap in pedestrian, cyclist, and blind-spot detection. The compact sensing unit is perfect for a range of mounting and styling alternatives. Powered by Velodyne’s patented Micro Lidar Variety (MLA) innovation, the VelaDome is enhanced for manufacturability and designed to fulfill automotive-grade standards. Like all Velodyne sensing units, VelaDome has world-class technical assistance readily available throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

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velodyne@landispr.com!.?.!). About Velodyne Lidar

Velodyne supplies the most intelligent, most powerful lidar solutions for autonomy and motorist support. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in San Jose, Calif., Velodyne is understood around the world for its portfolio of advancement lidar sensing unit innovations. In 2005, Velodyne’s Founder and CEO, David Hall, developed real-time surround view lidar systems, revolutionizing perception and autonomy for automotive, new mobility, mapping, robotics, and security. Velodyne’s high-performance product line includes a broad variety of noticing solutions, including the economical Puck ™, the flexible Ultra Puck ™, the ideal for L4-L5 autonomy Alpha Puck ™, the ultra-wide angle VelaDome ™, and the ADAS-optimized Velarray ™.