Lidwave Odem 4D Lidar Sensor Wins CES Innovation Award
Lidwave has received a CES Innovation Award in the Imaging category. The Odem sensor is powered by Lidwave’s innovative Finite Coherent Ranging technology. The Odem is a 4D coherent lidar which delivers both high-resolution 3D spatial data and instantaneous velocity information at the pixel level. This capability to capture an object’s location and motion in real time significantly enhances how machines perceive and react to their surroundings. From autonomous vehicles and robotics to industrial automation and smart infrastructure, the Odem equips systems with the precision and speed necessary for decision-making in dynamic environments.
A notable feature is the software-defined architecture, which allows users to adapt key parameters—such as field of view, resolution, detection range, and frame rate—to their specific needs without altering the hardware. This flexibility enables industries to test and optimize the Odem for their unique applications, making it a versatile tool for innovation across diverse sectors. Whether streamlining factory operations, improving transportation systems, or advancing next-generation robotics, the Odem is designed to meet the evolving requirements of its users.
Beyond its outstanding performance in both short- and long-range applications, the Odem represents a breakthrough in scalability and affordability. By integrating a complete lidar system—including lasers, amplifiers, receivers, and optical routing—onto a single chip, Lidwave has made high-performance sensing technology accessible on a large scale. This achievement addresses one of the industry’s most critical challenges, ensuring that advanced lidar solutions can be widely deployed cost-effectively.
Founded in 2021, Lidwave is a deep-tech company based in Jerusalem, committed to transforming the future of perception technology. With its innovative Finite Coherent Ranging technology, Lidwave delivers 4D lidar solutions that combine groundbreaking engineering with real-world impact, addressing today’s most pressing challenges.
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Lidwave’s technology leverages the coherence properties of light, offering sensitivity millions of times greater than ToF technology. This allows for detection at greater distances with milliwatt-range power outputs, unlike the high-power lasers needed by ToF systems. Lidwave achieves this range with an angular resolution of 0.04° × 0.04°.
Solidvue Wins CES Innovation Award for High-Res Lidar Sensor IC
Solidvue, a Korean company specializing in CMOS lidar sensor IC development, announced that their SL-2.2 single-chip lidar sensor IC with 400 × 128 resolution has won a CES Innovation Award.
Established in 2020, Solidvue focuses on designing SoCs for lidar sensors. They are the only South Korean company to have developed lidar sensors using semiconductor technology instead of mechanical components.
Solidvue’s lidar sensors are compatible with solid-state lidar systems, which are smaller and more cost-effective than traditional mechanical lidar systems. Co-CEO Jaehyuk Choi says their sensors offer a compact chip solution with superior performance compared to competitors.
The company’s technologies, such as CMOS SPAD (Single-Photon Avalanche Diode) technology, single-chip sensor architecture, and image signal processor, enhance the company’s competitive position. CMOS SPAD technology improves measurement accuracy by detecting sparse photons. Few other companies globally possess single-chip sensor technology.
Solidvue’s achievements have been recognized at the IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference.
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Solidvue’s proprietary CMOS SPAD technology enables precise detection of light particles in their lidar sensor chips. The company is advancing in all lidar detection ranges, focusing on medium-to-long distances for autonomous vehicles and robotics. By Q3 2023, they have developed an engineering sample of a solid-state lidar sensor chip with a 150-meter range, aiming for mass production in the very near term.
