One of the most visible indicators of a self-driving vehicle is the spinning LiDAR sensor (Light imaging, Detection and Ranging) that is usually mounted on the roof. A top player in the development and manufacturing of automotive LiDAR sensors is Velodyne of Morgan Hill, Calif. In August 2016, Ford and Baidu announced they will each invest $75 million in Velodyne to help the company commercialize its laser-based sensors.
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.
