MUNICH, Sept. 4,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI),
the global leader in automotive lidar, announced today a
partnership with Webasto, the leading global automotive supplier of
roof systems. Hesai will provide automotive lidar sensors to
Webasto for its Roof Sensor Module for passenger cars with
ADAS.
Hesai's AT128 long range lidar has been integrated in Webasto's
current Roof Sensor Module, which features several cameras and
lidars. Webasto system includes an entire sensor set, together with
other antennas, concealed under a full-surface polycarbonate cover
that blends with the vehicle's silhouette. This innovative
panoramic car roof has a compact, sleek design that balances
functionality and aesthetics.
Lidar can capture the most accurate information about the size,
shape, location, and movements of surrounding objects, and is
therefore becoming a key component in new ADAS (Advanced Driver
Assistance Systems) technologies designed to improve safety
performance. By actively emitting infrared laser light into its
surroundings, lidar functions well in dark, bright, and changing
lighting environments. Additionally, lidar can directly capture the
3D positions of objects, giving it an advantage in detecting
objects directly, rather than needing to be trained to recognize
objects, like cameras.
Hesai's long-range automotive lidar sensors are ideal for
rooftop integration. Its flagship long-range lidar AT128 generates
ultra-high resolution point clouds and perceives objects as far as
200 meters away. Whether it's vehicles, pedestrians, or tires and
traffic cones that are easily overlooked, AT128 will capture all
objects in great detail, ensuring accurate decision-making to avoid
risks. This automotive-grade lidar has proven its success with 11
OEM wins and over 130,000 units shipped.
Hesai's new ET25 long-range lidar is only 25 mm thick, which
makes it ideal for both rooftop and behind-the-windshield
installation. ET25's range can reach a stunning 225 meters even
behind the windshield, with the finest angular resolution reaching
0.05° x 0.05°. The sensor uses just 12 W of power to avoid
overheating, and it also stays extremely quiet. At lower than 25
dB, its noise level is less than that of a quiet library.
"The autonomous driving field has seen impressive technological
progress, and we are now looking to create something that combines
functionality with visual appeal for the mass market," explains
Thomas Schütt, VP R&D Roof at Webasto. "We are thrilled to
collaborate Hesai in the field of lidar integration and look
forward to exploring even more possibilities in the near
future."
"At Hesai we are excited to partner with Webasto to explore new
and innovative design with lidar," shares Bob in den Bosch, Senior
VP of Global Sales at Hesai Technology. "We want to see our
cutting-edge lidar technology adopted by leading automotive OEMs
and become a mainstream component in series-production vehicles.
That means reliably delivering at the highest quality with the best
price points. We hope to push boundaries once more in this new
collaboration. With the integrated solution, people can now enjoy
the safety and comfort of lidar without sacrificing the look of the
vehicle."
Hesai and Webasto are both exhibiting at IAA Mobility 2023 in
Munich from September 5 - 8. Attendees are welcome to visit
Hesai at Hall B2, Booth F10, and Webasto at Hall B3, Booth C40.
About Hesai
Hesai Technology 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, consistent quality, and affordability. Hesai has
established strong relationships with leading automotive OEMs,
autonomous vehicle, and robotics companies worldwide, covering over
90 cities in 40 countries.
About Webasto:
As a global innovative systems partner to the mobility industry,
Webasto is one of the 100 largest suppliers to the automotive
sector worldwide. In development, manufacturing and sales, the
company focuses on roof systems on the one hand and on vehicle
electrification on the other hand. The product range includes
openable and fixed panoramic roofs, electric high-voltage heaters
and batteries, as well as thermo management solutions. Among the
customers of Webasto are manufacturers of passenger cars,
commercial vehicles, and boats, as well as dealers and end
customers. In 2022, the Group generated sales of over 4 billion euros and employed about 16,800 people
at more than 50 locations. The headquarters of the company, which
was founded in 1901, is located in Stockdorf near Munich (Germany). For more information, please visit
www.webasto-group.com
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