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AEye has announced that its Apollo lidar sensor delivered impressive results during recent field testing, achieving high-resolution data collection at distances beyond one kilometer. This milestone, believed to be a first for the lidar industry, highlights Apollo’s potential to enhance automotive safety and security applications, establishing it as a standout in the market.
Key Highlights
- Apollo lidar sensor detected vehicles and objects at distances exceeding one kilometer during testing.
- The performance provides a significant advantage for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), enhancing safety.
- Positive feedback was received from customers, Tier 1 partners, and OEMs during testing.
- Small form factor of Apollo supports integration with minimal impact on vehicle design.
During testing, Apollo was able to accurately detect vehicles and other objects on a busy freeway from beyond one kilometer. This long-distance capability is critical for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), giving drivers more time to respond effectively, particularly at high speeds. AEye received highly positive feedback from customers, Tier 1 partners, and OEMs for Apollo’s ability to deliver detailed, high-quality data over extended ranges.
According to Matt Fisch, CEO of AEye, “The fact that we can deliver this kind of performance makes a strong case for 1550-nanometer technology as OEMs and others seek an ultra-long-range high-speed lidar solution in a small form factor. We believe Apollo’s performance at over one kilometer is the longest distance achieved by any lidar sensor ever evaluated outside of a laboratory setting.” Fisch further emphasized Apollo’s potential to meet all of NHTSA’s safety performance requirements, including those for forward collision warning at speeds of up to 90 miles per hour.
Apollo’s small size and flexibility in installation—whether behind the windshield, on the roof, or in the grille—ensure that it does not compromise vehicle design standards. Additionally, Apollo’s ability to collect high-resolution data at long distances allows for faster and more accurate AI-based decision-making, especially important for vehicle safety at highway speeds. It also helps reduce the complexity for front-end AI models, expediting the development of embodied AI systems.
Apollo is the first product in AEye’s 4Sight Flex next-generation lidar family, combining best-in-class range and resolution in a compact, power-efficient package. The sensor was unveiled at the Auto Lidar Tech Conference in Suzhou, China in June 2024.
AEye’s software-defined lidar solution is designed for various applications, including advanced driver assistance, vehicle autonomy, smart infrastructure, and logistics, all aimed at improving safety and transportation efficiency. The company’s 4Sight Intelligent Sensing Platform delivers reliable and precise data, ideal for applications that demand dynamic safety performance.
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