Leading lidar technology

Velodyne Lidar provides smart, powerful lidar solutions for autonomous vehicles, driver assistance, delivery solutions, robotics, industrial, infrastructure, navigation, mapping, and more. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Velodyne is known worldwide for its broad portfolio of breakthrough lidar sensor technologies. Velodyne’s high-performance product line includes a broad range of sensing solutions, including the cost-effective Puckā„¢, the versatile Ultra Puckā„¢, the autonomy-advancing Alpha Primeā„¢, the ADAS- and robotics-optimized Velarrayā„¢ and the groundbreaking lidar software Vellaā„¢. As a market leader, Velodyne has served more than 450 customers worldwide.

Legacy of innovation

Velodyne ushered in a new era of autonomy with the invention of real-time surround view lidar systems in 2005, which provided a precise vision system for autonomous vehicles competing in the DARPA grand challenge. This technology revolutionized perception and autonomy for automotive, new mobility, mapping, robotics, and security.

 

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Intellectual property powerhouse

Velodyne is a leader in intellectual property for lidar technologies, with a vast portfolio of patents and more being added all the time.

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Leading the way

Velodyne Lidar is led by vision, insight and ingenuity. With offices and manufacturing across three continents, the company is able to deliver state-of-the-art solutions to a diverse range of customers. Velodyne boasts world-class engineering teams and a deeply experienced leadership bench. Our employees are committed to innovation and advancing worldwide adoption of lidar technology for safety, efficiency and sustainability for all.
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Your safety drives us

Safety is at the heart of all we do. From developing leading lidar technologies for safe mobility to partnering with MADD to hosting the World Safety Summit, Velodyne sees technology as the key to safety for all.

Infinite possibilities

With lidar, the possibilities are endless! For over 10 years, Velodyne has pioneered lidar technologies and worked closely with a broad ecosystem of valued partners and customers. Lidar applications include ADAS and autonomous vehicle, mapping, drones, robotics, smart cities, security and more! Velodyne's Automated with Velodyne program highlights the great work being done with lidar in the world today.

Awards

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The industry has repeatedly recognized Velodyne Lidarā€™s contributions.

Recent News

Velodyne Lidar | Financial Press Release | Third Quarter Earnings Date Announcement
February 3, 2023

Velodyne Lidar announced that the Special Meeting of Stockholders to approve the proposed merger with Ouster is adjourned to 2/10/23.

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Velodyne Lidar | Financial Press Release | Third Quarter Earnings Date Announcement
February 1, 2023

Ouster and Velodyne achieve guidance and announce combined company Board of Directors in anticipation of closing of Merger of Equals.

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Velodyne Lidar | Financial Press Release | Third Quarter Earnings Date Announcement
January 26, 2023

The Special Meeting of Stockholders to approve the proposed merger with Ouster will reconvene at 9:00 a.m. PT on 2/3/23.

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Velodyne Lidar | Financial Press Release | Third Quarter Earnings Date Announcement
January 24, 2023

Velodyne Lidar urges stockholders to vote today in favor of the proposed merger with Ouster, Inc.

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