PALO
ALTO, Calif., Aug. 1, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Hesai Technology, a pioneer in the field of lidar
sensors, announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to integrate Hesai's
cutting-edge lidar sensors within the NVIDIA DRIVE and NVIDIA
Omniverse ecosystems.
By combining Hesai's industry-leading expertise in lidar sensors
with NVIDIA's AI, simulation, and software development platforms,
the collaboration will unlock new possibilities for the autonomous
driving industry.
NVIDIA DriveWorks is the foundation for autonomous vehicle
software development and a trusted solution for creating and
deploying autonomous driving applications. Developers building on
DriveWorks will be able to effectively integrate Hesai's lidar
sensors into their vehicles, leading to more efficient and reliable
autonomous driving systems.
Simulation is a critical component to the sensor integration
pipeline. Built on Omniverse, NVIDIA DRIVE Sim is a powerful
simulation platform that enables developers to test and validate
autonomous driving systems in a physically based virtual
environment.
With the ability to access Hesai lidar sensor models in DRIVE
Sim, developers can take advantage of enhanced capabilities for
simulating real-world lidar data, enabling more robust and accurate
testing of autonomous vehicle algorithms.
Hesai's AT128 is an automotive-grade, ultra-high resolution
long-range lidar. With 128 independent VCSEL laser transmitters,
AT128 is able to achieve 1.53 million data points per second and a
detection range of 200 meters. Its ultra-high resolution point
cloud is at the forefront of the industry. As of today, Hesai is
collaborating with 11 leading OEMs in the industry on multi-year
ADAS contracts, including China's
largest new energy vehicle manufacturer and leading auto companies.
Among them, 6 OEMs will start mass production and delivery before
the end of 2023.
"By combining our expertise in lidar technology with NVIDIA's
world-class simulation and software development platforms, we can
provide developers with invaluable insights and resources for
unlocking the full potential of lidar in autonomous driving
applications. This announcement marks a significant step forward in
advancing the autonomous driving industry," said Bob in den Bosch,
SVP of Global Sales at Hesai Technology.
"This collaboration will provide autonomous vehicle developers
with seamless tools and flexibility along the AV pipeline," said
Glenn Schuster, Senior Director of
Sensor Ecosystems at NVIDIA. "Together, we aim to push the
boundaries of lidar technology and accelerate the deployment of
safe and efficient autonomous driving."
The NVIDIA DRIVE and Omniverse collaboration expands on Hesai's
participation in the NVIDIA partner ecosystem, which has been
ongoing since 2019. The companies will continue to work together to
help end-users and OEMs more easily integrate GPU and lidar
technology into self-driving vehicles.
About Hesai
Hesai Technology (NASDAQ: HSAI) is the global leader in
three-dimensional light detection and ranging (LiDAR) solutions.
The Company's LiDAR products enable a broad spectrum of
applications across passenger and commercial vehicles with advanced
driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle fleets
(autonomous mobility). Hesai's technology also empowers robotics
applications such as last-mile delivery robots and logistics robots
in restricted areas. As of December 31,
2022, Hesai has shipped over 100,000 LiDAR units in total.
The Company's commercially validated solutions are backed by
superior research and development capabilities across optics,
mechanics, electronics, and software. Hesai integrates LiDAR
designs with an in-house manufacturing process, facilitating rapid
product development while ensuring high performance and consistent
quality. Hesai has established strong relationships with leading
automotive OEMs, autonomous vehicle, and robotics companies
worldwide, covering over 90 cities in 40 countries.
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