LeddarTech reveals LiDAR plan to support autonomous cars

Canadian developer of solid state lidar systems has several new systems “in the works” for trials in 2017-18.

LeddarCore ICs will enable the design of affordable LiDARs for autonomous driving

LeddarTech, a developer of solid-state advanced detection and sensing (ADAS) LiDAR-based systems, has announced details of its LeddarCore IC roadmap, which will enable low-cost, high-performance solid-state LiDARs for multiple automotive safety applications — ranging from ADAS to autonomous driving.

During last week’s Sensors EXPO 2016, held in San Jose, Ca, US, LeddarTech confirmed that two LeddarCore IC programs are in the works: the LC-A2, targeting the automation layers 1 to 3, with the first samples scheduled for release in the second half of 2017; and the LC-A3, which will meet the specifications for automation layers 2 to 4, with expected sample availability in 2018.

The next-generation LeddarCore ICs enables ADAS and autonomous functions, in which LiDAR replaces or complements camera or radar technologies; high-density 3D point cloud LiDAR for higher levels of autonomous driving; and support for both flash and beam-steering LiDAR systems.

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