Aeva develops 4D LiDAR sensors using Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) technology to simultaneously detect velocity and range, enhancing the perception capabilities of autonomous vehicles and robotics. This technology addresses the need for precise environmental awareness, enabling safer and more intelligent decision-making in real-time.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Autonomous vehicles and robotics require precise environmental awareness to make safe and intelligent decisions, but traditional sensing technologies often lack the necessary range, resolution, and instantaneous velocity data. Interference from sunlight and other sensors can further degrade the reliability of perception systems, hindering real-time decision-making.
Solution
Aeva develops 4D LiDAR sensors that utilize Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) technology to simultaneously detect velocity and range for every point, enhancing the perception capabilities of autonomous systems. Aeva's LiDAR-on-chip technology offers camera-level resolution, ultra-long-range detection, and immunity to interference. The sensors are designed to enable safer and more intelligent decision-making in real-time by providing a comprehensive understanding of the environment. Aeva's proprietary 4D Perception software further enhances the sensor data by providing object detection, classification, and vehicle state estimation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes developers and manufacturers of autonomous vehicles, robotics, industrial automation systems, and other applications requiring advanced perception capabilities.
Features
- FMCW technology for simultaneous velocity and range detection
- LiDAR-on-chip design for compact size, low power consumption, and scalability
- Ultra-long-range detection capabilities
- Instantaneous velocity measurement per pixel
- Interference immunity from sunlight and other sensors
- Aeries II: 4D LiDAR with camera-level resolution for development and commercial deployment
- Atlas: Automotive-grade 4D LiDAR for mass production (starting in 2025)
- 4D Perception software for object detection, classification, and vehicle state estimation