Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 69.61
Velodyne Lidar has introduced technology pertaining to advanced driving safety systems. Velodyne unveiled the VelaDome, a compact embeddable lidar that provides an ultra-wide 180°x180° image for near-object avoidance. Velodyne also introduced Vella, software that establishes its directional view Velarray lidar sensor as an integral component for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Vellas is designed to enhance advanced driver assistance functionalities currently on the market, such as Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). “With these new products, Velodyne’s robust solution portfolio meets the entire range of lidar needs for autonomy and driver assistance,” says…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 69.53
Velodyne Lidar said it ushered in a new era of autonomous technology with the invention of real-time surround view lidar sensors. The company said its sensors and software provide flexibility, quality, and performance to meet the needs of a wide range of industries, including autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), smart cities, and security. Through continuous innovation, Velodyne strives to transform lives and communities by advancing safer mobility for all.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 55.06
Velodyne Lidar Inc. this week announced a multi-year sales agreement with Gatik, which uses Velodyne’s lidars as a key part of the sensor suite for its autonomous vehicles (AVs). Gatik said it delivers orders safely and efficiently among micro-fulfillment centers, so-called dark stores, and retail locations in middle-mile logistics. “Velodyne’s sensor solutions have the proven performance, reliability, and resilience our AVs need to operate safely and efficiently in complex urban operational design domains,” stated Arjun Narang, co-founder and chief technology officer at Gatik. “We’re excited to be rapidly scaling our autonomous solution with the support of Velodyne’s industry-leading lidar technology.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 54.54
Velodyne Lidar Inc. this week announced a multi-year agreement with AGM Systems LLC, which will use Velodyne's Ultra Puck lidar sensor in the new AGM-MS3 drone mapping system. It said AGM is the first company in Russia to use lidar on fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs. San Jose, Calif.-based Velodyne Lidar claims to be the first public pure-play lidar company. The company said its real-time surround-view lidar sensors and software can provide flexibility, quality, and performance for applications including smart cities and security. Velodyne added that its innovations can advance mobility systems such as autonomous vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 54.30
Velodyne Lidar Inc. yesterday announced that Boston Dynamics will use the company’s lidar sensors in its robots as part of a multi-year agreement. The San Jose, Calif.-based company said its lidar sensors let mobile robots (AMR) operate autonomously in various conditions. That includes varying temperatures and rainstorms. With its sensors, robots have access to real-time 3D perception data for localization, mapping, object classification, and object tracking, the company said. “Boston Dynamics robots provide advanced mobility, dexterity and intelligence that enable automation in unfamiliar and unpredictable settings,” said Laura Wrisley, senior vice president of worldwide sales at Velodyne Lidar. “Equipped with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 49.47
Velodyne Lidar Inc. yesterday said that ANYbotics is using its Velodyne Puck lidar sensors with its ANYmal quadruped robot to help automate inspections and support efforts to monitor and maintain industrial plants. “Velodyne’s lidar sensors provide ANYmal with a constant stream of high-resolution, 3D information about its surroundings, helping the robot safely map and patrol complex and harsh environments,” said Daniel Lopez Madrid, team leader for perception at ANYbotics. “The sensors enable precise localization and mapping capabilities our robots need to understand the physical environment they are operating in and any changes such as moving people and objects.” San Jose,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 47.96
Velodyne Lidar Inc. yesterday announced that ROBORACE has selected it as the official lidar sensor provider for next generation vehicles in the Season One championship series, which is set to begin in 2022. ROBORACE use Velodyne‘s Velarray H800 sensors in its electric-powered autonomous race cars. “At ROBORACE, we are always searching for the best technology to build into our race cars, and Velodyne has one of the best products available on the market,” stated Chip Pankow, chief championship officer at ROBORACE. “The Velarray will help our cars achieve safe navigation and collision avoidance in competitive autonomous racing.” ROBORACE said it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.95
Ouster Inc. and Velodyne Lidar Inc. announced today a proposed merger. The two California-based sensor component companies said by coming together they will speed up the development and deployment of lidar and increase long-term shareholder value. “Ouster’s cutting-edge digital lidar technology evidenced by strong unit economics and the performance gains of our new products complemented by Velodyne’s decade of innovation, high-performance hardware and software solutions, and established global customer footprint position the combined company to accelerate the adoption of lidar technology,” said Angus Pacala, CEO of Ouster in a statement. “Together, we will aim to deliver the performance customers demand…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.35
Velodyne Lidar Inc. yesterday announced a multi-year agreement with Renu Robotics to provide its Puck lidar sensors for Renu's vegetation management systems. Renu Robotics’ Renubot is a fully autonomous, electric mower designed to help solar and energy facilities cut costs, save time, and reduce carbon emissions. “Velodyne’s Puck sensors provide an essential ingredient for our robotic autonomy and navigation,” said Michael Blanton, chief technical officer at Renu Robotics. “The power-efficient sensors enable the Renubot to deliver an automated vegetation management system that is repetitive and reliable to keep facilities operating at peak performance, while controlling costs.” Renu Robotics said it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 42.22
Velodyne Lidar Inc. and MOV.AI today announced that they are collaborating to provide robot manufacturers with systems for mapping, navigation, obstacle avoidance, and risk avoidance. The MOV.AI Robotics Engine Platform, combined with Velodyne’s Puck lidar sensors, will meet the growing demand for automation in dynamic collaborative environments such as e-commerce, logistics, manufacturing, and hospitals, they said. “MOV.AI’s mission is to simplify collaborative robot development and to provide AMR [autonomous mobile robot] manufacturers and integrators with everything they need to develop and operate great robots,” said Motti Kushnir, CEO of MOV.AI. “Through the collaboration with Velodyne, we are able to offer…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.04
…depth cameras, and 2D lidar, but they have limitations. Velodyne Lidar Inc. claimed that its 3D sensors can improve robot perception as such systems enter more diverse environments. Lighting conditions, resolution, and range can all affect the ability of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to safely perceive objects and obstacles, noted the San Jose, Calif.-based company. Velodyne Lidar said its latest technologies can help AMRs be more useful in the warehouse, logistics, and construction industries, among others. Nandita Aggarwal, senior lidar architect at Velodyne, recently spoke with Robotics 24/7 about the potential of her company's sensors. How long have you been…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.65
…by implementing drone-based systems worldwide. It has worked with Velodyne Lidar. “A focus on increasing recurring revenue through the sale of survey-grade hardware and cloud-based software such as Terra Lidar; providing specialized solutions such as ultrasonic thickness [UT] measurements and NDT using drones through Terra Inspectioneering; and a strategic consolidation of overseas business has made us well-positioned for success,” said Tokushige. “With this latest round of funding, we will be able to scale up operations and innovate faster.” Terra Drone has completed several projects with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on uncrewed aircraft system traffic management (UTM) and UAM.…