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Automated with Velodyne: Lidar Ecosystem Hits 100 Partner Milestone
Feb 15, 2022 | By Velodyne Lidar
Automated with Velodyne (AwV) program has achieved the 100 partner landmark. AwV is a one-of-a-kind program in the lidar industry that spurs collaboration in commercializing next-generation autonomous solutions.

The Automated with Velodyne (AwV) program has achieved the 100 partner landmark. AwV is a one-of-a-kind program in the lidar industry that spurs collaboration in commercializing next-generation autonomous solutions.

AwV is a global ecosystem that spans a wide diversity of applications including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicles (AV), delivery, drone/unmanned aerial vehicles, industrial, mapping, robotics, security, smart city, software tools and more.

Our program also supports Next Gen Automation with universities that are conducting lidar solutions research and testing initiatives.

We have a dedicated team that helps AwV partners grow their business with solutions that use our lidar sensors and software. The team works closely with partners to support their innovation, promote their applications, and create lasting customer and business relationships.

Automated with Velodyne Drives Results

Below is an AwV program video that includes companies discussing how our lidar sensors and software, along with the partner program, are fostering market opportunities for their innovative solutions.

Profiled Partners in the AwV Video

Bluecity

Bluecity, who we collaborated with to bring to market our breakthrough Intelligent Infrastructure Solution. The solution combines our award-winning lidar sensors and Bluecity’s powerful artificial intelligence (AI) software to monitor traffic networks and public spaces.

Bluecity and Velodyne Lidar Installation

Dataspeed

Dataspeed, which provides autonomous R&D vehicle integrations that allow engineers to get up and running quickly on their algorithm, sensor and data research.

Interior of Dataspeed Vehicle

Emesent

Emesent, who offers lidar-based drone autonomy and mapping solutions, with a focus on underground mining and industrial asset inspection.

Emesent utilizes Velodyne’s lidar to enable advanced autonomy and mapping

Knightscope

Knightscope, which builds fully autonomous security robots that are used to augment security and public safety programs by patrolling the places we live, study, work and visit.

Knightscope autonomous security robot

LineVision

LineVision, which has developed a lidar-based overhead power line monitoring system. The solution provides utilities with visibility on asset health for optimized management.

LineVision’s advanced sensor platform using Velodyne’s Puck allows utilities to install sensors without shutting lines down

The Automated with Velodyne program is a perfect fit for companies looking to promote lidar-based solutions that advance autonomy, safety and sustainability. Learn how Velodyne’s technology and marketing prowess can help your business here.

About Velodyne Lidar

Velodyne Lidar (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) ushered in a new era of autonomous technology with the invention of real-time surround view lidar sensors. Velodyne, a global leader in lidar, is known for its broad portfolio of breakthrough lidar technologies. Velodyne’s revolutionary sensor and software solutions provide flexibility, quality and performance to meet the needs of a wide range of industries, including robotics, industrial, intelligent infrastructure, autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Through continuous innovation, Velodyne strives to transform lives and communities by advancing safer mobility for all.

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