Two lidar companies, Innoviz and Robosense, announced that their solutions have been honoured with CES 2019 Innovation Awards.
RoboSense’s RS-IPLS system is based on high-performance MEMS solid-state lidar with the highest resolution colour point cloud data created by merging the underlying 2D imagery hardware with the unique RoboSense deep learning sensing algorithm developed specifically for autonomous driving. In October 2018, RoboSense obtained USD $45m in strategic financing from Alibaba’s Cainiao network and some of China’s top automakers. RoboSense have adhered to their underlying core technology innovations including chips, lidar sensors, and intelligent sensor systems that incorporate AI aware algorithms.
Israeli lidar developer Innoviz were awarded Best of Innovation at the event with their InnovizOne automotive-grade solid-state lidar and computer vision software.
InnovizOne provides the superior depth perception necessary for Levels 3–5 of autonomous driving. The product will be integrated by BMW as part of their autonomous vehicles program beginning in 2021. Combined with Innoviz software to detect, classify, track, and localise objects, the data collected by lidar and 3D point cloud can be turned into meaningful driving decisions.
The company have expanded their presence in America, China, Japan, and Europe by partnerships with Tier 1s including Aptiv, Magna, HiRain, and Samsung-Harman.
