RoboSense Partners with SAIC-VW for Joint Venture 2.0
RoboSense CEO Mark Qiu, at the SAIC Volkswagen Brand Day Launch Event, joined representatives from Baidu, Alibaba Cloud, and CATL on stage to jointly sign a ‘Technology & Ecosystem’ strategic cooperation agreement with SAIC Volkswagen.
Aumovio is New Continental Brand for Automotive Biz
Continental Group’s Automotive Business will be renamed Aumovio’. The new branding aims to leverage Continental’s market position and expertise to drive innovations in future mobility. Aumovio will focus on electronic products and advanced solutions for software-defined vehicles, autonomous mobility, and connected driving. According to a Berylls report, the automotive value of these solutions per vehicle is expected to grow by 4.7 per cent per year through 2029.
Bosch Mobility Grows SDV Biz in China
Bosch Mobility grew 4 per cent to C¥116.6bn (€15bn) in China last year, surpassing the market’s growth of 3.7 per cent in vehicle production. In 2024, China produced 31.3 million vehicles, including 27.5 million passenger cars and 4 million commercial vehicles. Bosch’s prospects are strong, with over 65 percent of new orders in electrified powertrains and software-defined cars.
Automotive Lidar Market to Reach $1.83bn by ’28
Allied Market Research has a new report out: ‘Automotive Lidar Market Size, Share, Competitive Landscape and Trend Analysis by Application, Technology, Range and Vehicle Type: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2028’. It forecasts the global automotive lidar market, valued at USD $221.7m in 2020, will reach $1,831.9m by 2028, with a CAGR of 30.3 per cent.
Innoviz, Fabrinet Partner for Lidar Production
Innoviz has partnered with Fabrinet, a global leader in precision manufacturing. This collaboration aims to mass-produce Innoviz’s advanced InnovizTwo lidar platform. By leveraging Fabrinet’s automotive-grade manufacturing expertise, Innoviz is preparing to meet the rising demand for high-performance lidar systems. Fabrinet’s facility has passed audits under the German automotive VDA 6.3 standard, ensuring reliability and precision critical for automotive applications.
Hesai Enters Partnerships to Expand Lidar Applications
Hesai Technology has announced partnerships with Manycore Tech, KargoBot, and Kutting Technology to expand the use of lidar in spatial intelligence, autonomous freight, and smart garden equipment. Hesai and Manycore will create a solution for robot simulation training by combining Hesai’s lidar with Manycore’s SpatialLM model and SpatialVerse solution for precise 3D spatial modeling and property labeling.
RoboSense EMX 192-Line Digital Automotive Lidar
RoboSense’s new EMX digital lidar boasts true 192-line resolution and advanced digital architecture. CEO Qiu Chunzhang discussed the company’s progress alongside the automotive industry’s smart evolution, from the R platform to mass-production with the M platform, chip-level innovation with the E platform, and now the customizable EM platform.
Zeekr 007GT Has Hesa Lidar
Zeekr is putting Hesai’s ATX lidar in the new 007GT luxury sedan. Plans are to put Hesai’s lidar technology into more Zeekr models, as well.
Automotive Camera Market to Reach $25.7bn by ’33: Report
Emergen Research’s report, ‘Automotive Camera Market by View Type, Technology, Level of Autonomy, Vehicle Type, and Region Forecast to 2033’ predicts the market will grow from USD $8.9bn in 2024 to $25.7bn by 2033, at a CAGR of 12.5 per cent. This growth will be fuelled by the rising demand for ADAS and autonomous driving technologies, along with increased adoption of high-resolution cameras for vehicle safety and surveillance.
RoboSense, DiDi AD Partner for L4 Robotaxi Production
RoboSense and DiDi Autonomous Driving have entered a partnership to develop L4 autonomous driving technologies. DiDi’s first L4 robotaxi model, co-developed with GAC AION, will use RoboSense’s E1 digital lidar sensor to improve perception capabilities and expand application scenarios.
Auto Radar Market to Reach $25bn by ’34: Report
Research and Markets has published their ‘Automotive Radar Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis, and Forecast 2025-2034’. The market was valued at USD $6.5bn in 2024, and is predicxted to reach $25bn by 2034, rising at a CAGR of 14.6 per cent. This growth is being driven by the continuous advancement of radar technology, including innovations such as 4D imaging radar, digital beamforming, and AI-powered radar processing. These are improving range, resolution, and interference suppression, making radar systems more effective for ADAS and autonomous driving.
Stradvision to Launch MultiVision II in ’27
Stradvision has published their three-year roadmap to innovate in autonomous driving. They aim to develop SVNet MultiVision Gen 2 by 2027, with a prototype debuting at CES 2026. This system will integrate perception, planning, and control for higher reliability and autonomy. It features 11 camera channels and HD-mapless capability, enhancing precision and adaptability without relying on high-definition maps.
Leapmotor, Hesai in Smart Driving Domain Pact
Leapmotor has announced a partnership with Hesai, under which Leapmotor will purchase about 200,000 of Hesai’s ATX lidar sensors starting this year. Hesai remains the exclusive lidar supplier for Leapmotor.
Uisee, Seyond Partner for AV Solutions
Uisee and Seyond have agreed a partnership to improve autonomous vehicle applications, starting with airport buses and UiBox models. This collaboration will support L3-4 autonomous vehicles in all-weather, all-time, and all-scenario operations. Uisee’s U-Drive driving system integrates advanced self-driving algorithms into automotive-grade controllers, featuring a complete sensor layout, cloud connectivity, and a big data platform for continuous upgrades.
RoboSense Revenue Grows 47.2% YoY
RoboSense’s 2024 financial results highlight substantial revenue growth due to the rise in autonomous driving and robotics. The company earned approximately C¥1.65bn, a 47.2-per-cent year-on-year increase, continuing three years of strong growth. The company’s Lidar sales rose 109.6 per cent to about 544,000 units.
