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DateTypeCompanyHeadlineSegment
Voyager Intelligent Systems files for a Hong Kong Main Board listing
- HKEX published the first-submission application proof on September 27 under applicant ID 108906.
- Guotai Haitong is identified as sole sponsor for the proposed listing.
- The filing group is extending its perception, multisensor localisation and planning-and-control stack into embodied robots, low-altitude inspection drones and agricultural robots.
Sivy Perception completes angel funding round
- Qiji Chuangtan, Lingyi Ventures and Pengchen Investment participated, with Yiwei Capital acting as exclusive financial adviser.
- Sivy is developing a stack spanning neuromorphic sensing chips, spiking-neural-network models and sensing-to-action system architecture.
- The ASC-01 spike-encoding chip had completed tape-out, packaging, power-on and testing by the time of the round.
Livox launches Mid-360L 3D lidar for mobile robots
- The sensor weighs 245 g, draws 4.2 W and is rated IP67 for indoor and outdoor robotics integration.
- Its field of view spans 360 degrees horizontally and 44 degrees vertically, with a 0.1 m blind zone and 100 m cutoff range.
- Livox published official firmware, documentation, a 3D model and a field-of-view model for Mid-360L on September 21.
Hesai and JD.com form Physical AI perception partnership
- JD Logistics’ sixth-generation Lone Wolf Plus Level 4 delivery vehicle uses Hesai AT-series lidar.
- The collaboration covers Hesai 6D full-colour lidar and other 3D perception technology for delivery and robotics workflows.
- Hesai also disclosed that its JT-series robotics lidar has been selected by several major embodied-AI companies.
Baolong Technology wins robot-joint encoder design nomination
- The same-side dual-encoder design measures both motor-side and output-side position through non-contact electromagnetic coupling.
- Baolong lists operation from -40°C to 125°C, resolution up to 19 bits and IP67 protection for the encoder.
- Series production is planned for December 2026.
LDROBOT enters Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Connect
- The inclusion took effect on September 7 for HKEX-listed shares under stock code 1236.
- The Shanghai Stock Exchange announced its adjustment on September 4; the Shenzhen programme adjustment was announced on September 7.
- The change broadens mainland investor access but does not represent operating revenue, an order or a robotics deployment.
Uniview reports batch shipments of robot-vision modules
- Uniview supplies lightweight dedicated camera modules and embedded vision algorithms for robot perception.
- The September disclosure said inspection-robot vision modules were already shipping in batches and that Uniview also served multiple industrial-automation customers.
- A prior three-party programme assigned Deep Robotics the quadruped platform, Xiaoyuan Robot the integration and management layer, and Uniview the vision stack; no exact module or robot model was disclosed.
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MirrorSpace raises RMB10M+ Seed+ round
- Existing investors MiraclePlus and Songhe Capital also participated.
- Founder Jin Yili invested more than RMB1 million at the same valuation.
- Funding supports perception-hardware commercialization, spatial-memory development and world-model training.
Benewake introduces NOVA20 near-field robot lidar
- Twenty ranging channels cover a 40-degree field of view, with a stated measurement range from roughly 5 cm to 1 m.
- The sensor weighs under 5 g, consumes less than 1 W and connects to robot controls through UART.
RoboSense reports 282,600 H1 robotics lidar shipments
- Robotics and other lidar shipment volume rose 510.4% year over year to 282,600 units in the first half.
- The Eyes, Skin and Muscles portfolio expands beyond lidar into vision cameras, visual-tactile and MEMS tactile sensors, and joint modules.
- Camera and tactile deliveries were planned by the end of Q3, with tactile production and initial joint-module volume deliveries planned for Q4 2026.
VanJee launches WLR-719E 3D safety lidar for mobile robots
- Four scan planes at +9°, +4.5°, 0° and −4.5° extend protection beyond a conventional single two-dimensional safety plane.
- The sensor is 6.48 cm tall and is designed for installation where mobile-robot packaging space is constrained.
- VanJee named AMRs and wheeled humanoids as target applications but did not identify a customer installation in the launch account.
Hesai discloses new humanoid lidar orders and actuation shipments
- New robotics-lidar orders and JT128 adoption include Unitree, Robbyant, Galbot, Galaxea and Dexmal.
- After Kosmo prototype deliveries in July 2026, orders were secured from humanoid-robot companies including Galbot, with initial revenue expected in Q3.
- The robotic-actuation production line is operational, dexterous-hand module shipments are underway and Sharpa is an actuation-module customer.
ETH Zurich AutoBike completes autonomous campus ride with Hesai JT128 lidar
- Ten bachelor students developed the bicycle prototype over roughly nine months at ETH Zurich's Autonomous Systems Lab.
- The JT128 generated the 3D point cloud used for localisation, obstacle detection, free-space detection and route planning.
- The team reported a 75 percent success rate on the final day of testing and said further development would be required before public operation.
Xiaomi SkyNomad N90 Max launches with RoboSense rear lidar
- The installation is the first mass-production application of RoboSense E Platform lidar in an L2+ passenger vehicle.
- The lidar provides two-centimetre ranging accuracy with a 140-degree horizontal and 105-degree vertical field of view.
- Rear perception covers overhead, suspended and low-height obstacles that can be difficult for cameras to detect.
RoboSense introduced the E2 fully solid-state digital lidar for robotic perception
- E2 uses a fully solid-state digital lidar architecture
- RoboSense positioned the sensor for robotic perception applications
- The WAIC 2026 announcement introduced the product rather than documenting a customer deployment
Hesai JT-series lidar equips ROBBYANT R2 indoor robot platform
- The ROBBYANT R2 platform from Ant Group’s Ant Lingbo embodied-intelligence company appeared at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference with Hesai JT-series lidar.
- The miniature hemispherical 3D lidar provides a 360° × 189° field of view and can be concealed within the robot while maintaining all-around detection, including close-range objects.
- The integration is positioned as a perception foundation for physical-AI robots, combining active probing, high-precision point-cloud modeling and interference resistance.
RoboSense and Origen form Middle East embodied-AI partnership
- The collaboration covers spatial intelligence, autonomous mobility, industrial inspection and smart-city applications.
- The parties plan to evaluate pilot deployments, localisation strategies and ecosystem partnerships.
Hesai introduced the Kosmo spatial-intelligence platform and robotic lidar portfolio
- Kosmo combines spatial sensing hardware with an intelligence platform
- The robotic lidar portfolio targets machine perception beyond road vehicles
- Commercial launch of the Kosmo camera was scheduled for the second half of 2026
Zeroth Robotics equips Dexmal Apex with two Hesai JT-series lidars
- At Zeroth Robotics’ 9 July Action 2026 developer event, the Dexmal Apex general-purpose robot was shown with two Hesai JT-series 3D lidars for 360-degree environmental sensing.
- The JT series provides 360-degree perception, 1 cm accuracy and multi-line 3D sensing for hazards such as ground changes, curbs, narrow boundaries and nearby people.
- Apex uses the paired lidars with microsecond-level sensor-and-actuator synchronization and a shadow mode that collects real-scene data for embodied-model training and iteration.
Reconova begins trading on HKEX as 07656.HK
- HKEX listed RECONOVA as a new security on 8 July 2026 under stock code 07656.
- Reconova works across vision AI, VLA models and embodied composite robots.
- The listing adds a public-market signal for a China-based embodied-AI and robot-vision company.
Hesai and Flasheye combine lidar and perception software for industrial autonomy
- Hesai supplies the 3D lidar hardware while Flasheye converts point clouds into object, speed, classification and zone outputs.
- Flasheye exposes those outputs through MQTT, OPC UA, UDP and PLC interfaces for existing industrial control systems.
- The companies described applications spanning object tracking, material handling automation, machine safety and AGV control.
Reconova launches Hong Kong IPO under 7656.HK
- The offering covers 28.087 million H-shares priced at HK$21.66 per share.
- Reconova is an embodied vision intelligence supplier rather than a robot OEM.
- The transaction changes the company capital base, ownership structure or strategic reach for robotics-related markets.
LDROBOT signs physical-AI cooperation agreement with MINIEYE
- The agreement covers physical-intelligence and world-model foundations spanning robots and intelligent vehicles.
- The parties plan indoor and outdoor demonstrations in Shenzhen and Changsha across industrial, community and logistics settings.
- They also plan unified data infrastructure, simulation and testing workflows for cross-platform development.
Hesai won an additional European OEM lidar program carrying a one-million-unit order
- The order exceeds one million lidar units.
- Hesai said the award followed its separately announced Level 3 programme with Mercedes-Benz.
- At the announcement, Hesai reported design wins from 40 OEMs across more than 160 vehicle models.
Hesai reports 118,282 Q1 robotics lidar shipments, up 137.8 percent year over year
- Hesai reported 118,282 robotics lidar shipments for Q1 2026.
- The robotics lidar figure was up 137.8 percent year over year from 49,731 units in Q1 2025.
- The shipment growth is a supply-side scale signal for robotics perception hardware from an established lidar supplier.
Hesai confirmed for Mercedes-Benz Level 3 lidar supply
- The supply agreement supports Mercedes-Benz programmes in Europe.
- The agreement also covers Mercedes-Benz programmes in China.
- Lidar production will be supported by Hesai’s Galileo manufacturing centre in Thailand.
Hesai strengthens Neolix partnership in robotics lidar
- Hesai’s Q1 2026 release describes its relationship with Neolix as strengthened and identifies Neolix in the company’s robotics lidar update.
- Robotics lidar shipments reached 118,282 units in Q1 2026, up 137.8% year over year, contextualizing the scale of Hesai’s robotics business.
- The release does not identify a specific Neolix vehicle or Hesai lidar model, so the event is scoped to the company relationship.
Hesai reaches one million lidar units manufactured for Li Auto
- The L9 Livis uses one forward-facing ATL-P lidar, two side-facing FTX units and one rear FTX unit.
- Hesai says the FTX sensors support close-range obstacle detection during parking and hazard detection beside the powered doors.
- The companies began cooperating in July 2021; Li Auto has named Hesai a strategic partner for three consecutive years.
LDROBOT begins trading on HKEX under stock code 1236
- The global offering comprised 33,333,400 H shares at a final offer price of HK$26.36 each.
- The company had 333,333,400 issued shares immediately after the offering, before any over-allotment exercise.
- The listing established LDROBOT as a publicly traded perception and intelligent-robot company under HKEX code 1236.
RoboSense named Navimow strategic partner for E1R LiDAR mower platforms
- Navimow's H2 Series, i2 LiDAR and i2 LiDAR Pro use RoboSense's E1R fully solid-state digital LiDAR for localization, mapping, obstacle detection and autonomous navigation.
- E1R combines a 120° × 90° field of view with 144-channel perception and is designed to maintain performance across uneven terrain, strong sunlight and rain.
- At Navimow's millionth-mower ceremony, RoboSense was named its 2026–2027 Strategic Partner and received the 2025–2026 Outstanding Supplier Award.
Hesai and KargoBot select ETX and FTX LiDAR for KargoBot Space 2.0
- KargoBot Space 2.0 is set to use Hesai's 4,320-line 6D full-color ETX LiDAR together with the second-generation solid-state FTX blind-spot LiDAR.
- Hesai says ETX can produce native 6D full-color point clouds at up to 4K resolution, with up to 600 m ranging and 400 m at 10% reflectivity.
- The selection sits within KargoBot's L4 freight strategy and the companies' planned hardware-adaptation and data-feedback collaboration.
RoboSense debuts EOCENE SPAD-SoC architecture and Phoenix and Peacock chipsets
- RoboSense debuted EOCENE, a self-developed SPAD-SoC architecture for image-grade 3D perception.
- The company launched Phoenix, an automotive-grade monolithic SPAD-SoC delivering 2,160-beam image-grade lidar output.
- RoboSense also introduced Peacock, a fully solid-state ultra-large-array SPAD-SoC for robotics, and previewed an RGBD sensor targeted for release by the end of 2027.
Hesai unveiled the Picasso 6D full-color SPAD-SoC and next-generation ETX lidar
- Hesai stated photon-detection efficiency above 40% for the fifth-generation SPAD-SoC platform.
- The upgraded ETX series supports up to 4,320 channels and was scheduled for mass production in the second half of 2026.
- The same technology day previewed Kosmo spatial-intelligence hardware and a direction for robotic actuation modules.
RoboSense reports Q1 2026 LiDAR sales of 330,300 units as robotics shipments surpass automotive
- RoboSense said total LiDAR sales reached 330,300 units in the first quarter of 2026, up 204.1% year over year.
- The company said robotics and other LiDAR shipments rose to 185,500 units, up 1,458.8% year over year, while ADAS shipments totaled 144,800 units.
- RoboSense said the robotics segment became its larger shipment engine in the quarter and cited leadership across lawn-mowing robots, delivery robots, humanoids, embodied-AI robots, and commercial cleaning robots.
VanJee reports about 300,000 WLR-722 orders in delivery by Q1 end
- The figure covers orders in the delivery process rather than a completed shipment total.
- WLR-722 was developed for robotic lawn mowers and offered in 16-line and 32-line configurations.
- Named mower adopters included HOOKII, Dreame and Xcan.
RoboSense and Cron AI combine RoboSense LiDAR with Cron AI senseEDGE software for intelligent infrastructure and security deployments
- The partnership combines RoboSense's 360-degree and solid-state LiDAR portfolio with Cron AI's edge perception software.
- The integrated solution targets smart cities, infrastructure, tolling, rail, airports, museums, retail and security deployments across the United States and global markets.
- Cron AI's senseEDGE detects, classifies and tracks 3D objects on-site without cloud dependency or capturing identifiable visual data.
Hesai secures 10 million-unit lidar order from Dreame ecosystem robotic lawn mower programs
- The supply programme covers robotic lawnmowers sold under the Dreame and MOVA brands.
- More than 300,000 JT-series lidar units had been delivered since launch.
VanJee displays WLR-722 Dome on Rosiwit cleaning robot at LogiMAT
- The display ran during LogiMAT from March 24 to 26, 2026.
- The Dome series was offered in 16-line and 32-line configurations for mobile-robot perception.
- The exact Rosiwit model was not identified, so the integration remains qualified at cleaning-robot level.
RoboSense reports first-ever quarterly profit in Q4 2025
- • RoboSense achieved its first-ever quarterly net profit in Q4 2025, reaching approximately RMB 104 million.
- • The company's LiDAR sales volume for robotics and other sectors surged to approximately 221,200 units in Q4 2025, marking a 2,565.1% year...
- • For the full year 2025, RoboSense's total LiDAR sales reached approximately 912,000 units, with annual revenue hitting approximately RMB ...
Hesai and Sharpa sign 2026 lidar and actuator supply framework
- The agreement covers Hesai LiDAR products and robotic actuators supplied to Sharpa from 25 March through 31 December 2026.
- Actuator support may include ancillary-material procurement, manufacturing and assembly, testing, packaging and delivery for integration into dexterous hands and other embodied products.
- The framework is not itself a purchase order: individual transactions require separate definitive contracts and the disclosed annual cap is RMB100 million.
Hesai reports record 2025 results with profitability and strong robotics lidar growth
- Full-year 2025 revenue reached RMB 3,027.6 million alongside 1,620,406 lidar units shipped and RMB 435.9 million net income.
- The company said it became the first lidar company to achieve full-year GAAP profitability.
- Robotics lidar shipments for full-year 2025 reached 239,273 units, up 425.8% year over year.
Hesai reports new Vita Dynamics orders for humanoid and quadruped lidar
- Hesai listed Vita Dynamics among companies placing new orders for its lidar for humanoid and quadruped robots.
- The disclosure places the orders within Hesai's robotics segment, which reported 239,273 robotics lidar shipments for full-year 2025.
- Hesai said it was scaling annual production capacity to more than 4 million lidar units in 2026 as demand grows across robotics and advanced driver-assistance systems.
China Mobile Lingxi quadruped robot series uses RoboSense LiDAR
- RoboSense names China Mobile’s Lingxi series among the quadruped collaborations driving broader industrial use of digital LiDAR.
- Across the quadruped market, RoboSense says its LiDAR supports robots used in firefighting, power inspection and guide-dog assistance, alongside the named Lingxi collaboration.
- The company reported 303,000 robotics-sector units sold in 2025 and year-on-year growth of more than 11x.
RoboSense identifies lidar deployments with Agile Robots and Neura Robotics
- RoboSense described its lidar products as the perception layer for humanoid and industrial robots in the NVIDIA Jetson and Omniverse ecosystems.
- The same deployment group also named AgiBot, Unitree and Galbot.
- RoboSense did not identify sensor models, procurement volumes, exclusivity or deployment sites for Agile Robots or Neura Robotics.
Hesai joined NVIDIA's accredited Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab to validate lidar platforms…
- The NVIDIA Halos laboratory programme tests lidar platforms for functional safety, cybersecurity and AI compliance.
- Hesai participates as an accredited software-and-hardware validation provider.
RoboSense secures exclusive design win for Baidu's next-gen Apollo Go Robotaxi
- • RoboSense secured an exclusive design win to provide the factory-installed digital LiDAR suite for Baidu's next-generation Apollo Go Robotaxi fleet.
- • The integrated solution includes the EM4, a mass-produced thousand-beam-level digital LiDAR, and the E1, a fully solid-state digital LiDAR.
- • This combination offers 360-degree, zero-blind-spot coverage essential for Level 4 autonomous mobility.
Hesai unveiled the JT64P mini hyper-hemispherical 3D lidar
- High – precision spatial digitalization powered by lidar is a key driver of this transformation.
- With a high point rate of 1,152,000 points per second, the JT64P captures fine details such as surface textures and small objects, enabling high – fidelity spatial digitization.
- The JT64P’s power consumption is only 9.5 watts, helping extend operational battery life.
HONOR debuts first humanoid robot with Hesai lidar
- The robot used a Hesai JT-series lidar for 360-degree spatial perception.
- HONOR demonstrated the platform through a live dance performance at the Barcelona event.
- The milestone is a public prototype debut, not evidence of production volume or fleet deployment.
Hesai and Grab partner on Southeast Asian lidar deployment
- With this new partnership, Hesai will leverage Grab’s extensive resources and distribution networks to scale regional access to quality lidar sensors.
- Through this partnership, Grab will lead the sales, customer support, and marketing of Hesai’s sensors across Southeast Asia.
RoboSense tops 2026 China Embodied AI LiDAR Brand Rankings
- • RoboSense was ranked No.1 in the 2025 3D LiDAR Sales Volume for Global Robotic Lawn Mowers by OFweek.
- • The company achieved an annual sales volume of 303,000 units in 2025, marking a 1,141.8% year-over-year increase.
- • RoboSense established partnerships with robotic lawn mower companies, including Mammotion and Segway Navimow.
RoboSense Sold 303,000 Robotics LiDAR Units in 2025
- RoboSense said it sold 303,000 LiDAR units into the robotics sector in 2025.
- RoboSense said it ranked No. 1 in LiDAR sales for humanoid robots.
- RoboSense said it had deep partnerships with nearly 50 robotics industry leaders, naming Agibot, Unitree, UniOne, Galbot, DOBOT, NEURA, and Pudu Robotics.
Hyundai WIA shows AMR with VanJee WLR-716 Mini at CES 2026
- The configuration was shown at Hyundai WIA’s West Hall booth during the January 6–9 exhibition.
- WLR-716 Mini has a compact form factor designed for flexible installation on AMRs.
- The installation is qualified to the displayed AMR rather than Hyundai WIA’s wider AMR range.
Vita Dynamics demonstrates Vbot with VanJee WLR-722 LiDAR at CES 2026
- The WLR-722 provides 360° × 40° sensing and continuous high-precision point clouds for real-time 3D mapping, boundary recognition, obstacle detection and terrain awareness.
- The LiDAR is integrated into Vbot's head; at 0.22 kg, 3.7 W and below 30 dB, it supports compact, quiet and long-hour operation.
- Vbot demonstrated autonomous following, obstacle avoidance and material transport at CES, while Vita planned launches in North America, Europe and the Middle East for Q2 2026.
Hesai plans annual lidar capacity above four million units
- The announced 2026 capacity target exceeds four million units, double the stated two-million-unit annual baseline.
- The expansion addresses ADAS and robotics demand, while automated production lines have a stated ten-second cycle time.
Hesai JT128 equips MOVIN TRACIN motion-capture system
- The partnership places Hesai’s JT128 mini hyper-hemispherical lidar inside MOVIN’s TRACIN motion-capture device, which tracks full-body movement without a conventional camera studio.
- JT128 provides a 360° × 189° field of view and 128-channel, low-latency point clouds, reducing setup time from about two hours to three minutes and limiting blind spots in tight spaces.
- Its active laser sensing works across lighting conditions and supports tracking sessions of up to 12 hours without drift, extending motion capture from specialist studios to homes, live venues and outdoor environments.
Hesai supplies solid-state lidar for Meituan’s Keeta delivery drones
- Under the agreement, Hesai will supply its second-generation solid-state FTX lidar for Keeta Drone's next-generation delivery drones, including the M-Drone 4L platform described in the release.
- Keeta Drone reports 65 delivery routes across multiple cities and more than 740,000 completed deliveries, providing the operating context for the lidar integration.
- FTX adds wide-field 3D perception for power lines, branches and other small obstacles and holds up across night, rain and fog; large-scale production and delivery are planned for 2026.
Hesai supplies JT LiDAR across Gausium cleaning-robot line
- The partnership covers Gausium’s entire commercial cleaning-robot line, with Hesai’s JT-series mini 3D lidars providing 360-degree perception and coverage of more than 10,000 square meters per frame.
- JT lidar supports spatial positioning and navigation while detecting small obstacles such as chair and table legs in warehouses, factories, shopping malls and other dynamic environments.
- The series also includes lens-contamination detection that can trigger a return to base or an alert, and Hesai reports cumulative JT deliveries above 200,000 units as of November 2025.
Benewake introduces terrain-following sensor for low-altitude drones
- The downward-looking LiDAR maintains centimetre-level height estimates over changing terrain and is designed for all-weather flight-controller integration.
- Time-of-flight ranging measures reflected laser pulses to give the aircraft a direct altitude input during low-level operations.
Hesai surpassed two million cumulative lidar deliveries
- Hesai’s high – end ETX lidar, paired with multiple FTX blind – spot lidars, secured another design win with mass production slated for late 2026 or early 2027.
- Among the world’s top ten Robotaxi companies, nine have chosen Hesai as their primary lidar provider.
- To date, Hesai has secured design wins from 24 automotive OEMs for their mass – production programs, covering over 120 vehicle models, with deliveries scheduled between 2025 and 2027.
RoboSense delivers 120,000 LiDAR units in October 2025
- • RoboSense delivered 120,000 digital LiDAR units in October 2025, setting a new monthly record.
- • The 120,000th unit was supplied to a leading new energy vehicle manufacturer.
- • This milestone reflects the company's rapid scaling of production and delivery capabilities.
Li Auto awarded Hesai exclusive lidar design wins for its new-generation assisted-driving platform
- Hesai will continue to provide advanced perception technologies for Li Auto as the exclusive lidar supplier.
- Hesai’s AT series lidar has empowered the mass production of Li Auto’s vehicles with advanced driver – assistance capabilities, enhancing safety across complex driving scenarios.
- Looking ahead, Hesai and Li Auto will further deepen their collaboration, accelerating ADAS adoption and bringing safer assisted driving experiences to more users worldwide.
IM Motors LS9 adopts RoboSense EM4 lidar
- The sensor uses RoboSense SPAD-SoC and two-dimensional VCSEL architecture.
- Its stated maximum effective detection range is 300 metres.
- The announcement reported more than 8,000 LS9 pre-orders within 30 minutes.
Hesai and Fibocom launch integrated robot-perception solution
- Fibocom’s solution integrates Hesai JT-series 3D lidar with laser SLAM, visual SLAM and sensor-fusion algorithms.
- The target platforms include embodied robots, quadrupeds and robotic lawn mowers.
- The announcement says the solution had already been applied to a new robot from an unnamed embodied-AI company.
Benewake launches TF-UW500 underwater LiDAR sensor
- TF-UW500 was introduced as a compact underwater ranging sensor.
- Benewake framed the sensor for underwater inspection, robotics, and measurement tasks.
- The product expanded Benewake's LiDAR line beyond aerial and ground robotics applications.
Hesai produces its one-millionth lidar of 2025
- The one-million-unit figure covers lidar produced during the 2025 calendar year and was reached on 3 October.
- The automated production lines were described as capable of producing one lidar every 20 seconds.
- The company-reported production milestone is not presented as an audited shipment or revenue figure and spans multiple products.
YDLIDAR launches TW3 underwater green-laser LiDAR
- TW3 uses 360-degree scanning, 100-klux ambient-light suppression and a one-degree elevation angle to resolve pool floors, steps and drainage features.
- YDLIDAR states a ranging distance above three metres in clear water and above 1.3 metres in turbid water, with an IP68 structure rated for operation at depths up to five metres.
- The company said the product had entered mass production and that it had established partnerships with multiple domestic pool-cleaning manufacturers.
RoboSense and MINIEYE expand into autonomous logistics
- The sensor set comprises one RoboSense EMX and two solid-state blind-spot lidars.
- The companies announced the configuration during MINIEYE’s Xiaozhu launch event on 15 September 2025.
- The milestone covers an announced next-generation vehicle configuration, not a completed fleet deployment.
Hesai signed a $40 million lidar contract with an undisclosed U.S. robotaxi company
- Hesai said it was the programme’s sole supplier of both long-range and short-range lidar.
- The agreement expands an existing production arrangement with the unnamed U.S. robotaxi company.
- Hesai cited a 61% share of the global L4 autonomous-driving lidar segment from Yole Group’s 2025 report.
RoboSense LiDARs Now Compatible with NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Platform
- • RoboSense announced that its E1, EMX, and EM4 digital LiDARs are now compatible with NVIDIA's DRIVE AGX autonomous driving platform.
- • This integration allows RoboSense's high-channel-count LiDARs to deliver 3D perception data directly into DRIVE AGX, enabling automakers to process sensor inputs alongside cameras and radar for testing and deploying advanced driver-assistance and autonomous driving systems.
- • RoboSense stated that its EM4, a 500-beam digital LiDAR, and the E1 solid-state blind-spot LiDAR are being adopted by several automakers in next-generation ADAS and autonomous vehicle models, including the Zeekr 9X and IM LS6.
Hesai presented next-generation high-performance lidars and stated that mass production was expected in 2026
- The displayed portfolio included the ultra-long-range ETX automotive lidar
- The presentation took place at IAA Mobility 2025
- No specific customer vehicle or completed deployment was named
Reconova closes Series E at CNY3.55B post-money
- Reconova's prospectus reports a CNY3.5B pre-money and CNY3.55B post-money valuation for the Series E.
- The filing records CNY50M of aggregate August 2025 primary subscriptions; April and August 2025 secondary transfers are excluded.
- Tongxiang Puhua and Ningbo Puhua were the listed investors.
Hesai Secures New Lidar Design Win from Toyota
- The technical configuration includes automotive lidar.
- The work is scoped to Toyota vehicle programme.
- The milestone records a selection or design win rather than completed deliveries.
SGS-TÜV certifies Hesai ATX to ISO 26262 ASIL B
- The product certificate applies to ATX, a compact high-resolution long-range automotive lidar.
- SGS-TÜV began certification during early product design and completed the assessment in June 2025.
- ATX became Hesai's fourth lidar with ISO 26262 certification after Pandar128, QT128 and AT128.
Wimsha integrates Livox Mid-360 into cleaning robots
- Wimsha integrated Livox Mid-360 into cleaning robots for 3D perception and autonomous navigation.
- The robots use Mid-360 for spatial sensing in mobile robot operating environments.
- The case places Livox lidar inside commercial cleaning-robot navigation rather than only automotive or mapping applications.
Hesai robotaxi partners launch services through Uber
- Hesai says WeRide robotaxis went live on Uber in Abu Dhabi in late 2024 and expanded to Dubai, with four Hesai LiDAR sensors serving as each vehicle’s primary long-range LiDAR.
- Pony.ai’s seventh-generation robotaxi fleet uses four Hesai AT-series LiDARs and was scheduled to begin Uber operations in the Middle East, while Momenta was preparing an initial European launch.
- The announcement shows Hesai-supported robotaxi services moving from pilots toward international commercial deployment across Uber’s Europe and Middle East platform; it covers multiple partner rollouts rather than one new Hesai product launch.
RoboSense and SAIC Volkswagen Form Strategic Partnership
- • RoboSense and SAIC Volkswagen signed the 'Technology & Ecosystem' strategic cooperation agreement at the SAIC Volkswagen Brand Day Launch...
- • RoboSense showcased its EM4 digital LiDAR at SAIC Volkswagen's Future Tech exhibition area, demonstrating its high-definition 3D vision c...
- • The partnership involves integrating RoboSense's LiDAR technology into SAIC Volkswagen's intelligent assisted driving systems.
Hesai’s AT Series Powers Cadillac’s Innovative In-Cabin Lidar Integration in New VISTIQ SUV
- The technical configuration includes AT-series lidar.
- The work is scoped to VISTIQ in-cabin integration.
- The announcement identifies a named and bounded programme or configuration.
Hesai supplies four AT128 lidar units for each Pony.ai Gen-7 robotaxi
- Each vehicle will be equipped with four Hesai’s AT128 lidar sensors, demonstrating Hesai’s critical role in enabling advanced autonomous driving capabilities.
- Learn more about Four AT128 Lidar Sensors from Hesai Selected as Primary Lidar for All Pony.ai Seventh-Generation Robotaxis on Hesai Technology Blog.
Hesai AT1440 debuts on KargoBot autonomous transport platforms
- The AT1440 debuted on KargoBot’s future transportation robot.
- The lidar was also fitted to KargoBot’s mass-produced L4 autonomous-truck platooning solution.
- The April 2025 milestone extends the pair’s existing supply relationship to a specifically named lidar.
Hesai unveiled the Infinity Eye lidar solution for L2, L3 and L4 driving systems
- Infinity Eye A combines four AT1440 long-range lidars with four FTX solid-state lidars for 360-degree L4 coverage.
- Infinity Eye B pairs one forward-facing ETX with two FTX sensors for Level 3 long-range and blind-spot perception.
- Infinity Eye C uses the compact ATX lidar for Level 2 driver-assistance applications.
Hesai wins 300,000-unit JT LiDAR order from Kutting Technology
- Hesai agreed to supply 300,000 JT-series LiDAR units to Kutting Technology over the following year for robotic lawn mowers.
- The strategic cooperation was signed at Hesai’s Shanghai Maxwell manufacturing center, linking the order to Kutting’s Dreame ecosystem garden-robot programme.
- The JT sensors add 3D terrain scanning, obstacle and boundary detection, and path-planning support for autonomous mowing; the source describes a supply agreement, not a completed fleet deployment.
Zeekr equipped the 007GT with Hesai lidar as standard hardware
- The vehicle uses 31 perception sensors, including the standard lidar unit.
- Dual NVIDIA DRIVE Orin-X processors provide up to 508 TOPS of computing performance.
- Zeekr said large-scale production and deliveries began in the first quarter of 2025.
WeRide autonomous vehicles operating with Uber in Dubai used Hesai lidar
- Each of the autonomous vehicles will be equipped with four Hesai automotive – grade long – range lidars.
- WeRide’s latest launch in Dubai follows its successful robotaxi launch in Abu Dhabi in 2021.
- Together, Hesai and WeRide have achieved significant milestones, including powering China’s first commercialized robotaxi service in Guangzhou.
RoboSense and CASBOT partner on CASBOT 01 perception stack
- The collaboration applies RoboSense vision sensors and operational solutions to CASBOT humanoid platforms.
- Initial work targeted CASBOT 01 to improve environmental perception and responsiveness.
- The partners also planned support for future CASBOT models and their use in real-world applications.
Hesai Lidar Exclusively Powers Baidu Apollo Go's Deployment of Over 1,000 L4 Autonomous Vehicles in Dubai
- The technical configuration includes lidar.
- The work is scoped to announced Dubai fleet of over 1,000 L4 vehicles.
- The programme remained forward-looking at announcement.
RoboSense launches AC1, an AI-powered robotic vision platform
- • RoboSense launched the AC1, the first product in its Active Camera series, on March 28, 2025.
- • The AC1 integrates LiDAR, camera, and IMU sensors to provide spatiotemporal fusion of depth information, visual semantics, and motion pose.
- • The device offers a 120° x 60° field of view, a detection range up to 70 meters, and a ranging accuracy of 3 cm at 1 sigma.
RoboSense and LionsBot announce strategic partnership
- RoboSense and LionsBot announced a strategic partnership focused on cleaning-robot perception.
- RoboSense LiDAR was identified for LionsBot’s R12 Rex,R3 series and next-generation cleaning robots.
- The collaboration targets navigation and obstacle avoidance across commercial cleaning environments.
Hesai Selected as Exclusive Lidar Provider for Chery's iCAR Targeting the Mass Market
- The technical configuration includes lidar.
- The work is scoped to iCAR mass-market vehicle programme.
- The milestone records a selection or design win rather than completed deliveries.
Hesai won an exclusive multi-year lidar contract for an undisclosed European OEM global vehicle platform
- The multi-year programme is scheduled to continue into the next decade.
- Hesai described it as the automotive-lidar industry’s largest global programme.
- At the announcement, Hesai reported 120 design wins across 22 automotive OEMs.
Benewake launches TF-NOVA compact LiDAR sensor for robotics and drones
- TF-NOVA was announced as a compact LiDAR distance sensor for space-constrained machines.
- Benewake positioned the sensor for drones, robots, and industrial automation use cases.
- The launch added a low-power ranging option to Benewake's small-form LiDAR portfolio.
Hesai integrates Fastree3D SPAD patents into FTX platform
- The acquired company was Fastree3D, a Swiss SPAD developer with roots in EPFL; the transaction occurred in late 2023 and was detailed publicly in February 2025.
- The acquired portfolio covers digital signal processing and high-resolution point-cloud generation for SPAD-based digital lidar.
- FTX uses the fourth-generation platform and provides a stated 180-by-140-degree field of view, 30-metre range at 10% reflectivity and 492,000 points per second.
RoboSense delivers 1 millionth LiDAR unit to Humanoid Robot Co.
- • RoboSense produced its one millionth LiDAR unit, an E1R model, on February 21, 2025, at its Beta Manufacturing Base in Shenzhen.
- • The unit was delivered on February 24, 2025, to Humanoid Robot (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., for integration into the 'Qinglong' humanoid robot.
- • This milestone marks RoboSense as the first company globally to achieve the production of one million high-beam LiDAR units.
RoboSense named to Morgan Stanley's Global Humanoid Robot Industry Chain Top 100
- RoboSense said it was included in Morgan Stanley's Global Humanoid Robot Industry Chain Top 100 report.
- The company was positioned in the sensor layer of the humanoid value chain, with Morgan Stanley identifying it as a key player in LiDAR and vision sensors.
- RoboSense used the inclusion to highlight its role as a supplier of incremental components and solutions for intelligent robots.
Hesai and BYD Supercharge Partnership: 10+ Lidar-Equipped Models to Enter Mass Production in 2025
- The technical configuration includes automotive lidar.
- The work is scoped to 10+ models planned for 2025 mass production.
- The announcement identifies a named and bounded programme or configuration.
Embotech Collaborates with Outsight and Hesai to Power Technology for Automated Vehicle Marshalling (AVM) Systems
- The technical configuration includes lidar.
- The work is scoped to automated vehicle marshalling systems.
- The announcement identifies a named and bounded programme or configuration.
Chery plans 2025 production models with Hesai lidar
- As of December 2024, Hesai has earned more than 100 design wins across 21 automotive OEMs including Chery, Great Wall Motors, and Changan.
- Chery sold 2.6 million vehicles in 2024, up 38% year over year, and forecast more than 3 million deliveries for 2025.
- Chery’s vehicle line – up includes passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and urban mobility vehicles.
Hesai launches JT Series mini hyper-hemispherical 3D lidar for robotics at CES 2025
- Hesai launched the JT Series for robotics at CES 2025, including the JT16 and JT128 models.
- The company positioned the product line for robotics applications including humanoids, delivery robots, cleaning robots, AGVs, and industrial platforms.
- Hesai said the JT Series was designed around wide-field 3D perception, compact form factor, and close-range blind-spot reduction for robotics use cases.
Hesai reached 100,000 lidar units delivered in one month
- In 2025, Hesai’s planned annual capacity exceeds 2 million units, supported by the company’s mass production capabilities and research and development innovation.
- Many of these models, featuring Hesai’s ATX, an ultra – compact high – performance lidar, are expected to launch in 2025.
- The company will launch its newest model, a mini high – performance 3D lidar, and announce new partnerships in the robotics market at CES Las Vegas 2025.
Hesai reported more than 100 automotive lidar design wins
- Together with recent Great Wall Motor and Changan awards, Hesai reported more than 100 design wins across 21 automotive OEMs.
- Hesai expected many of the newly awarded models to launch with ATX lidar during 2025.
- ATX mass production was scheduled for the first quarter of 2025, with multiple automakers planning it as standard equipment on named production programmes.
Great Wall expands exclusive Hesai ATX awards across additional models
- Hesai’s ATX is steadily approaching mass production with multiple automotive companies selecting the ATX as a standard configuration for mass – production models in 2025.
- Hesai and Great Wall Motor established a strategic partnership in February 2024.
- As a premium SUV brand of Great Wall Motor, it supports full – scenario NOA (Navigation on Autopilot) capabilities, from highways to city streets, enabled by lidar – enhanced perception.