Hesai Technology, a global leader in lidar technology, has launched its newest sensor, the OT128, at IAA Transportation in Hannover. This advanced lidar solution promises to accelerate the development of autonomous vehicles and revolutionize the commercial automotive sector. With enhanced sensing capabilities, significantly reduced production time, and certified automotive-grade reliability, the OT128 is set to redefine lidar performance for autonomous driving and industrial applications.
Key Highlights:
- Unmatched Sensing Capabilities: The OT128 has a detection range of up to 200 meters at 10% reflectivity and offers 3.45 million data points per second for high-precision sensing.
- Improved Efficiency: By utilizing 66% fewer parts than the previous model, the OT128 can be mass-produced on an automated manufacturing line, reducing production time by 95%.
- Versatility: Capable of detecting both near and far objects, including difficult-to-spot surfaces like black cars.
- Automotive-Grade Durability: The OT128 meets ISO 26262 ASIL B functional safety standards, ensuring 30,000 hours of operation, and has passed over 50 automotive-grade reliability tests.
- Proven Success: Pre-launch partners, such as Embotech and EasyMile, have tested and praised the OT128 for its outstanding performance in real-world applications.
Advanced Sensing for Autonomous Vehicles
The OT128 sensor stands out for its finest angular resolution of 0.1° x 0.125°, capturing environmental details with clarity far exceeding industry requirements. This enables precise sensing in complex environments, vital for Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving. Its exceptional performance allows it to meet the high demands of the autonomous vehicle industry, scaling commercial deployment for applications such as self-driving trucks, autonomous shuttles, and last-mile delivery vehicles.
Enhanced Production and Versatility
By reducing complexity with 66% fewer parts, Hesai has streamlined the manufacturing process, allowing the OT128 to be mass-produced more efficiently. This 95% reduction in production time marks a major leap in scalability for autonomous vehicle technologies. The lidar also excels in surface detection, identifying objects that typical camera systems struggle with.
Reliability and Safety
Hesai has embedded the highest safety and durability standards into the OT128. With certifications like ASIL B for functional safety and ISO 21434 for cybersecurity, this lidar ensures exceptional reliability. Its 30,000-hour design life—three times the industry average—guarantees performance even in extreme conditions, such as high-speed driving on rough terrains and prolonged exposure to vibrations.
Global Impact and Customer Success
Pre-launch testing by companies like EasyMile and Embotech has proven the OT128’s impact on autonomous driving and industrial automation. EasyMile integrates the OT128 in autonomous shuttles, while Embotech uses it for harbor terminal trucks. Both companies highlight the lidar’s high reliability and ROI benefits in deployment.
Bottom Line
As autonomous vehicles and industrial automation continue to evolve, Hesai’s OT128 lidar stands at the forefront, offering unmatched performance, safety, and production efficiency. With this new product, Hesai continues to lead the global lidar market, driving advancements in autonomous mobility across multiple industries.
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