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SENSOR+TEST 2024: Detecting the Undetectable with #3D #Ultrasound: With the autonomous vehicle industry booming and mobile #robots, such as automated #forklifts, #AMRs and #AGVs, experiencing exponential growth levels, the safety of humans and machines is kept at the forefront of manufacturing efforts. The market has come to realize that 3D collision avoidance is a necessity, since the obligatory 2D safety #LiDARs can only deliver two-dimensional data output not matching highest safety needs. Due to their physical properties, other 3D #Sensor systems, such as LiDAR or camera have limitations in their perception capabilities when for example the optical conditions in their environment are unfavorable or objects like forklift forks are close to the floor. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZ-as_R4 MEYSENS GmbH

LiDAR has been the go-to for autonomous vehicle perception, but is it the only option? With high costs and weather limitations, the search for alternatives is on. ☑ Startups are turning to high-res cameras and radar systems, offering cost-effective and versatile solutions. ☑ Millimeter-wave radar is also on the rise, promising strong detection at a lower cost. The verdict? A diverse sensor array is key for a more robust and adaptable AV experience. 🚗🌐 #AutonomousVehicles #Innovation #SensorTechnology

𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐬. At the #Magnetics 2018 conference I gave a presentation titled "#PermanentMagnet Material Options". I concluded the talk with the slide below attempting to inject some humor. So 6 years later we have not met the full promise of autonomous vehicles. The melding of software and AI is still being optimized along with the debate on optimum #sensor technologies e.g. Lidar, Ultrasonic, Vision, Radar. One thing is certain is that the #motors, #actuators, #sensors and other devices essential to make autonomous vehicles mass market reality will require more high performance #magnets to function. Another growth opportunity for magnets......while hope isn't a strategy let's figure out how to supply them from the 'West". #NdFeB #rareearth #rareearths

Our portfolio company Hesai Technology (NASDAQ: HSAI)'s high-performance Pandar lidar series is utilized as the primary sensor for Baidu Apollo Go robotaxis' fifth-generation self-driving system. Later this year, the Apollo Go sixth-generation system will be rolled out, which exclusively uses Hesai Technology's cutting-edge AT128 long-range lidar sensors. Each vehicle is equipped with four ultra-high-definition sensors, offering a detection range of over 200 meters and providing 360° high-definition 3D perception. This significantly enhances route planning and obstacle avoidance. This deployment marks the first large-scale use of an ADAS semi-solid-state lidar solution in robotaxis in China. The AT128's transition from mass production to the L4 autonomous driving market offers a high-performance, cost-effective solution, advancing the large-scale deployment of autonomous vehicles. #AutonomousDriving #Innovation #Technology #Robotaxi #BaiduApollo #QimingPortfolio #QimingTechnology

#Safety in autonomous driving isn’t just about advanced technology. It’s also about building trust in every environment and for that our solutions incorporate multiple layers of safety features. For instance, TractEasy vehicles use a redundant system architecture to ensure operational continuity, even in the event of component failure. Additionally, the integration of LiDAR, cameras, and radar sensors enables continuous monitoring of the vehicle’s surroundings to avoid hazards. In situations where an object or person comes too close, the vehicles are equipped with automatic emergency braking systems, which engage if the vehicle does not decelerate in time. Our autonomous systems also comply with international safety standards, including ISO 26262. This ensures that the highest levels of functional safety are embedded throughout the design and operational phases. At TractEasy, safety is not a one-time check—it’s an ongoing commitment to making #airports and #logistics hubs safer and more efficient, through every mile of #driverless operation.

Join us on May 22 at the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) 2024 webinar series and learn how software-defined vehicle (#SDV) innovations offer both new safety and comfort functionalities while posing new design and test challenges. See how Keysight can help test in-vehicle network, #lidar, radar, and #V2X technologies for #ADAS and AV. Register now to uncover critical choices #automotive engineers will face in the coming months: https://lnkd.in/dBU_SPAh?

Join us on May 22 at the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) 2024 webinar series and learn how software-defined vehicle (#SDV) innovations offer both new safety and comfort functionalities while posing new design and test challenges. See how Keysight can help test in-vehicle network, #lidar, radar, and #V2X technologies for #ADAS and AV. Register now to uncover critical choices #automotive engineers will face in the coming months: https://lnkd.in/eygb8Udj?

🌟 Dive into the future of mobility with Aki Hashimura! Discover how #LiDAR technology is shaping autonomous vehicles, facial recognition, and more. Ready to explore the components that make it all possible? Watch now! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/gKdrMBZR #LiDAR #TechInnovation #semiconductor #powerelectronics

Join us on May 22 at the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) 2024 webinar series and learn how software-defined vehicle (#SDV) innovations offer both new safety and comfort functionalities while posing new design and test challenges. See how Keysight can help test in-vehicle network, #lidar, radar, and #V2X technologies for #ADAS and AV. Register now to uncover critical choices #automotive engineers will face in the coming months: https://lnkd.in/gKdM_RSF?

Join us on May 22 at the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) 2024 webinar series and learn how software-defined vehicle (#SDV) innovations offer both new safety and comfort functionalities while posing new design and test challenges. See how Keysight can help test in-vehicle network, #lidar, radar, and #V2X technologies for #ADAS and AV. Register now to uncover critical choices #automotive engineers will face in the coming months: https://lnkd.in/d5ZannJE?