Baidu Apollo and Hesai began customization of next-generation lidar for Baidu autonomous-driving platforms
Baidu Apollo’s fifth – generation robotaxi Baidu Apollo’s fifth – generation robotaxi will start road – testing as soon as June, with mass production planned for the third quarter of 2021.
Evidence notes
- Baidu Apollo will customize Hesai lidar for its fifth – generation robotaxi.
- In the next three years, Baidu Apollo plans to launch 3,000 robotaxis in 30 cities.
- The two parties will also collaborate on the application of hybrid solid – state lidar.
Company context
Hesai Technology develops lidar sensors for autonomous mobility, robotics, industrial automation and smart infrastructure applications.