LiDAR
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BYD to launch 2026 Seagull on May 11 as first entry-level EV equipped with LiDAR
The current BYD Seagull starts at 69,800 yuan ($10,260), and the lineup sold 529,537 units in 2025.
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Rivian mulls LiDAR production in potential Chinese partnership
Rivian is considering making its own LiDAR sensors in the US using Chinese technology, rather than buying directly from Chinese suppliers.
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RoboSense releases image-grade SPAD-SoC platform as LiDAR competition heats up
RoboSense launched the Eocene architecture and two flagship chips, attempting to consolidate its dominant position through chip-level technological advantages.
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Hesai releases world's first full-color LiDAR chip, supporting up to 4,320 laser channels
Hesai released a new chip named Picasso, which achieves the fusion of color perception and distance measurement at the underlying hardware level.
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Nio supplier Seyond reaches 1 million LiDAR delivery milestone
Seyond's current annual production capacity has reached 1.2 million units, with plans to add another 1 million units of capacity within the year.
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Hesai posts 1st full-year profit as LiDAR shipments triple
Hesai achieved a net income of 435.9 million yuan ($62.3 million) in 2025, marking its first full-year profitability.
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In China, even electric two-wheelers are starting to use LiDAR
As LiDAR costs drop significantly to around $200, the sensor is beginning to penetrate from passenger cars into the two-wheeler market.
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Nio Onvo L60 to add LiDAR version in shift from pure vision strategy
Onvo will add a LiDAR-equipped version for its L60 SUV, following a similar plan for the L90, according to a filing.
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RoboSense projects first-ever quarterly profit as robotics LiDAR sales surge
RoboSense sold 459,600 units in the fourth quarter of 2025, with robotics LiDAR accounting for nearly half of the volume.
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BYD's $10,000 Seagull EV to feature LiDAR, filing shows
The Seagull ranks among BYD's best-selling models, with 44,627 units sold in December.
