Hesai Technology secures LiDAR supply contract for several Dongfeng Motor’s brands
On January 22, Hesai Technology announced an exclusive mass-production agreement with Dongfeng Motor for multiple brands and vehicle models, including its premium new energy vehicle brand VOYAH. Under the agreement, starting in 2025, these vehicles will feature Hesai’s compact, ultra-high-definition long-range LiDAR, the ATX, delivering an enhanced intelligent driving experience. Since September 2024, VOYAH’s monthly sales have surpassed 10,000 units for four consecutive months, culminating in a record-breaking volume in December.
Hesai Secures Design Wins for Multiple Chery Models, Mass Production to Begin This Year
On January 21, Hesai Technology announced design wins for several Chery Automobile models, which will feature the latest ATX lidar in mass production by late 2025. Chery’s lineup includes passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and urban mobility vehicles. In 2024, Chery sold 2.6 million vehicles globally, up 38% year-over-year, with over 3 million deliveries expected this year. Chery exported 1.14 million vehicles in 2024, a 21.4% increase from the previous year. By December 2024, Hesai secured over 100 design wins across 21 automotive OEMs, including Chery, Great Wall Motors, and Changan.
Seyond allies with Go Further.AI to advance functional autonomous vehicle applications
On January 20, LiDAR manufacturer Seyond announced a strategic partnership with last-mile delivery solution provider Go Further.AI to expedite the development of functional autonomous vehicle solutions. This collaboration combines Seyond’s high-performance LiDAR technology with Go Further.AI’s advanced autonomous driving systems, focusing on applications in last-mile logistics, smart shuttles, sanitation, and scenic area management sectors. Go Further.AI specializes in sophisticated autonomous driving technology and intelligent logistics solutions.
RoboSense, COWAROBOT deepen partnership to advance urban autonomous solutions
On January 12, RoboSense and COWAROBOT announced an enhanced strategic partnership to drive innovation in urban autonomous solutions. Leveraging RoboSense’s new-generation digital LiDAR technology and robotic mobility solutions, the two companies aim to accelerate the commercialization of intelligent robots in urban scenarios and lead the transformation of city services through automation.
RoboSense, Pony.ai announce all-around partnership expansion
On January 08, RoboSense and Pony.ai announced an expanded strategic partnership at CES 2025. As intelligent robotics continues to shape the future of mobility, the two companies have reached a consensus to deepen collaboration in the AI era, targeting autonomous driving and transport services across various high- and low-speed scenarios. The partnership will integrate RoboSense’s new-generation digital LiDAR with Pony.ai’s autonomous driving domain controller, Land (“Fangzai”), delivering comprehensive, one-stop smart driving solutions.
Long-term deal with Aurora Innovation expected to scale deployment of autonomous freighting technology.
On January 07, Aurora Innovation, the US-based developer of autonomous driving technology utilizing high-end lidar alongside radar and cameras, has announced a deal that is expected to help scale its deployment in driverless trucks. The strategic agreement, revealed during the CES 2025 event in Las Vegas, features AI computing leader Nvidia and car parts giant Continental. Nvidia’s “DRIVE Thor” and “DriveOS” systems are set to be integrated with the Aurora Driver system, with the “Level 4” self-driving technology currently slated for mass production in 2027.
Ansys and Cognata offer ADAS/AV sensor testing on Microsoft Azure
On January 06, Ansys has partnered with Cognata and Microsoft on a web-based automated driving perception platform (ADPH). The ADPH runs on Microsoft Azure and fourth-generation AMD EPYC processors and Radeon PRO GPUs. ADPH gives OEMs easy access to web-based sensor models from manufacturers, enabling collaborative testing and validation of ADAS and AV functions using a high-fidelity simulation platform with virtual twin technology. The ADPH allows OEMs and sensor manufacturers to test and validate certified sensors against diverse industry standards, including those put forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Black Sesame Technologies unveils Huashan A2000 chip platform for next-gen AI models
On December 30, Black Sesame Technologies introduced its Huashan A2000 family, a high-performance chip platform designed for next-generation AI models. The Huashan A2000 family represents a significant leap in autonomous driving technology. These chips integrate industry-leading CPU, DSP, GPU, NPU, MCU, ISP, and CV units, achieving high integration and multi-tasking capabilities on a single chip. Advanced ISP technology with 4-frame exposure and 150dB HDR improves performance in tunnels and nighttime scenarios, enhancing image processing capabilities. The A2000 family natively supports Transformer models and provides flexible scalability for multi-chip configurations, covering applications from NOA (Navigation on Autopilot) to Robotaxi.
Gapwaves and Smartmicro have entered into a new agreement regarding waveguide antennas for high-resolution radar sensors.
On December 23, Gapwaves and Smartmicro have signed a new agreement concerning the sale and supply of waveguide antennas for high-resolution radar sensors. The agreement has an expected sales value of approximately MSEK 90 for Gapwaves, with deliveries expected to start ramp up in Q1 2025. Smartmicro is a leading company in radar sensor technology and products for traffic management and automotive applications. Gapwaves and Smartmicro started collaborating in 2020, working together on various development projects involving Gapwaves’ waveguide antennas. Gapwaves is still on collaboration with Hella and Bosch.
