PLEASANTON, Calif., January 06, 2025—-AEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIDR), a global leader in adaptive, high-performance lidar solutions, today announced an update on 4Sight’s™ record-breaking, behind-the-windshield performance.
AEye CEO Matt Fisch said, “Our talented team continues to push the boundaries of what is possible from Apollo, our small yet powerful, software-defined lidar sensor. I am pleased to report that our Apollo sensor has proven its ability to consistently deliver high-resolution detection of hard-to-perceive black vehicles at a distance of over 300 meters, while maintaining a 120° x 20° overall field of view – all from behind the windshield.
“Apollo has a distinct advantage over other lidar units that are mounted on the top of the car to eliminate the optical challenges presented by the standard glass windshield. Our dynamic tests were performed using a windshield from Wideye®, a division of AGC, and optimized for high infrared transparency, showcasing the capabilities of AEye’s 1550-nanometer lidar.
“We expect this integration behind the windshield to provide several advantages including lower overall system costs and a cleaner roofline. Based on our rapid progress, we believe that we now have the best lidar solution currently available.”
Those attending CES January 7-10, 2025, will have the opportunity to experience Apollo firsthand through live demonstrations. For potential customers and partners interested in seeing live Apollo demos, please contact CES@AEye.ai.
About Apollo
Apollo is the first product in AEye’s 4Sight™ flex next-generation family of lidar sensors and delivers best-in-class range and resolution in a small, power-efficient, low-cost form factor. Apollo supports options for integration behind the windshield, on the roof, or in the grille, which enables OEMs to implement critical safety features with minimal impact to vehicle design. Apollo is believed to be the only 1550 nm high-performance lidar capable of behind the windshield integration. The sensor was unveiled at the Auto Lidar Tech Conference in Suzhou, China in June 2024 and in October 2024, we announced that Apollo accurately detected vehicles and other objects on a busy freeway at distances beyond one kilometer.
About AEye
AEye’s unique software-defined lidar solution enables advanced driver-assistance, vehicle autonomy, smart infrastructure, and logistics applications that save lives and propel the future of transportation and mobility. AEye’s 4Sight™ Intelligent Sensing Platform, with its adaptive sensor-based operating system, focuses on what matters most: delivering faster, more accurate, and reliable information. AEye’s 4Sight™ products, built on this platform, are ideal for dynamic applications which require precise measurement imaging to ensure safety and performance.