Visimind uses Velodyne’s lidar sensors to provide lidar-based solutions for energy companies in vegetation management and more.
Increasing public safety in the energy sector with lidar
January 12th, 2023 by Jane Maynard
IIS is now BlueCity
December 20th, 2022 by Jane Maynard
Velodyne Lidar’s Intelligent Infrastructure Solution, or IIS, will now be called BlueCity, offering intelligent transportation solutions.
A breath of fresh air for the Scottish town of Thornhill
December 7th, 2022 by Jane Maynard
A case study looking at the use of DigiFlec and Velodyne Lidar for a LEADER project in rural Scotland to monitor traffic flow.
Elevating high-precision aerial lidar mapping with TOPODRONE and Velodyne Lidar
September 6th, 2022 by Jane Maynard
TOPODRONE’s newest product, the LiDAR PRIME + aOrion Heli-E, uses Velodyne’s lidar to provide their most advanced lidar system.
VDK Release 2022.3: Expanding Computing Platform Options for Developers
September 2nd, 2022 by Jane Maynard
Vella Development Kit VDK 2022.3 has been released, expanding computing platform options for our customers.
Quality at Velodyne Lidar: Everything, Everyone, Every Day
August 17th, 2022 by Jane Maynard
Quality at Velodyne Lidar is of the utmost importance, applying to everyone, everything and every day and lead by our quality group.
Making Industrial Inspections Safer with ANYmal X
August 4th, 2022 by Jane Maynard
The ANYmal X from ANYbotics, equipped with Velodyne’s lidar, enables safer industrial inspections with ATEX certification.
Velodyne Lidar Supports Autonomous Driving Robot Race 2022 Hosted by the Korean Society of Robotics
July 29th, 2022 by Jane Maynard
Velodyne Lidar supported the Autonomous Driving Robot Race 2022 hosted by the Korean Society of Robotics, using Puck lidar sensors.
Researchers use Velodyne’s lidar to find tallest tree in China
July 7th, 2022 by Jane Maynard
Using both drone and backpack systems equipped with Velodyne’s lidar, researchers found and measured the largest tree in China.
Bringing Efficiency and Safety to the Chaos of Stroads
June 23rd, 2022 by Velodyne Lidar
Austin Wilson discusses stroads plus three steps for local and state governments to assess lidar for infrastructure modernization.
Humans of Velodyne: Loan Huynh
June 21st, 2022 by Velodyne Lidar
Humans of Velodyne: Loan Huynh discusses how Velodyne addresses requirements from regulators and customers to manage environmental impact.
Helping Communities Improve Roadway Safety: Lidar, Intelligent Infrastructure and Vision Zero
June 10th, 2022 by Jane Maynard
A look at motor vehicle fatalities & life-saving efforts to implement Vision Zero, including Velodyne’s Intelligent Infrastructure Solution.
Velodyne Lidar Founding Member of Lidar Coalition to Enhance Roadway Safety
June 9th, 2022 by Jane Maynard
Velodyne Lidar, along with other lidar companies, recently announced formation of the Lidar Coalition to advocate for technology and safety.
VDK Release 2022.2: Introducing Autonomous Solution Development for Indoor Environments and Extending Support to Surround Lidars
June 6th, 2022 by Albie Jarvis
The latest release of VDK brings perception capabilities for indoor environments and our surround lidar sensors.
Top 3 Takeaways: Data-Driven Infrastructure & Urban Planning Webinar
May 25th, 2022 by Albie Jarvis
Top three takeaways from a recent webinar with Bluecity looking at how data-driven infrastructure technology informs urban planning.
Top 3 Takeaways: Intelligent Infrastructure & Traffic Operations Webinar
May 25th, 2022 by Albie Jarvis
Top three takeaways from a recent webinar with Bluecity looking at how intelligent infrastructure technology can improve traffic operations.
Humans of Velodyne: Nancy Rhoads
May 13th, 2022 by Jane Maynard
Meet Nancy Rhoads, Velodyne Lidar’s Senior New Product Introduction (NPI) Planner, and learn about her role on our Operations team.
How Lidar Simulations Advance Automated Driving Solutions
May 11th, 2022 by Albie Jarvis
Conversation with Velodyne Lidar’s Vishal Jain and dSPACE’s Caius Seiger about low lidar simulation can improve testing and validation.
Top 3 Takeaways from Velodyne Lidar’s TechTalk: Velarray M1600 + VDK
April 5th, 2022 by Velodyne Lidar
Velodyne Lidar LIVE! webinar series TechTalk featuring lidar experts discussing Velodyne’s Velarray M1600 + VDK robotics solutions.
Driving Your Robot’s Future
March 31st, 2022 by Jane Maynard
Meet Velodyne Lidar’s Velarray M1600 solid-state lidar, one of Velodyne’s newest lidar sensors optimized for robotics.
Developers Advance Autonomous Solution Innovation with Velodyne’s VDK
March 23rd, 2022 by Jane Maynard
The latest of the lidar software advancements from Velodyne Lidar’s Vella Development Kit, VDK, for accelerated innovation.
Elon Musk’s Vision for Traffic Management Happening Now with Velodyne’s Solution
March 10th, 2022 by Velodyne Lidar
Elon Musk’s recent call for AI-powered traffic management already happening thanks to Velodyne Lidar’s Intelligent Infrastructure Solution.
Humans of Velodyne: Ethan Ferguson on His Journey to Data Visualization Software Engineer
February 28th, 2022 by Albie Jarvis
Humans of Velodyne spotlights Ethan Ferguson, Data Visualization Software Engineer on Velodyne’s Visualization Team.
Automated with Velodyne: Lidar Ecosystem Hits 100 Partner Milestone
February 15th, 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.
Velodyne Lidar Leadership Spotlight: Sinclair Vass
January 28th, 2022 by Velodyne Lidar
In this Velodyne Lidar Leadership Spotlight we talk with Sinclair Vass, Chief Product Officer leading Velodyne’s Product Management team.
Leadership Spotlight: Sophie Wang
January 27th, 2022 by Jane Maynard
The Velodyne Lidar leadership spotlight series continues with a feature on Sophie Wang, Vice President, System Engineering and Validation.
Velodyne Lidar Leadership Spotlight: Laura Wrisley
January 25th, 2022 by Albie Jarvis
Laura Wrisley, SVP Worldwide Sales, discusses how Velodyne Lidar works with customers to promote safety in mobility.
Renu Robotics CEO Explains How the Future of Vegetation Management is Here Now
January 19th, 2022 by Albie Jarvis
Renu Robotics CEO Tim Matus discusses Renubot, a fully autonomous, all-electric mower for utility-scale vegetation management.
Twinny Robots Deliver Logistics Efficiency
January 18th, 2022 by Velodyne Lidar
Jesslyn Park, Department Manager/Director at Twinny, introduces the company’s autonomous mobile robots (AMR) that use Velodyne Lidar.
Navya Self-Driving Solutions Empower Businesses and Communities to Reshape Transport
January 17th, 2022 by Velodyne Lidar
Navya presents on the added value of their self-driving solutions as a mobility service dedicated to first/last mile transportation.
Exyn Delivers World-Class Autonomous Robots to Data-Hungry Industries
January 16th, 2022 by Velodyne Lidar
Jason Derenick, Chief Technology Officer at Exyn, discusses how they help companies and government with multi-platform autonomy.
Emesent Autonomously Mapping the Inaccessible
January 15th, 2022 by Velodyne Lidar
Dr. Jeremy Sofonia, Technical Evangelist at Emesent, joins Velodyne for a CES 2022 presentation on mapping GPS-denied environments.
EasyMile Discusses Bringing Driverless Vehicle Solutions for People and Goods to Life
January 14th, 2022 by Albie Jarvis
Alban Brisy, Head of Business Development at EasyMile joins Velodyne Lidar for a Virtual CES 2022 presentation on driverless vehicle solutions.
An Inside Look at Intelligent Infrastructure Solution by Bluecity CEO
January 13th, 2022 by Velodyne Lidar
Bluecity CEO Asad Lesani joins Velodyne Lidar for a Virtual CES 2022 presentation about how their AI powers intelligent infrastructure.
Autonomous Racing is Here with ROBORACE
January 12th, 2022 by Velodyne Lidar
Chip Pankow of ROBORACE joins Velodyne Lidar for a Virtual CES 2022 presentation about their autonomous racing solutions using lidar.
Velodyne Lidar Executives Discuss Future of Lidar at Press Event
January 11th, 2022 by Melissa McFarlin
Velodyne Lidar executives spoke on how our lidar sensors and software are shaping autonomous solutions in a wide range of markets during a virtual CES 2022 press conference.
New Vella Development Kit Release Delivers Ability to Use Low-powered ARM-based Jetson AGX Xavier
December 17th, 2021 by Melissa McFarlin
Velodyne Lidar has delivered a new release of our Vella Development Kit (VDK) that simplifies building autonomous solutions.
Sinclair Vass Previews Velodyne’s Automotive Lidar Solutions at Auto Guangzhou 2021 (English)
November 12th, 2021 by Melissa McFarlin
Velodyne Lidar will demonstrate lidar solutions at Auto Guangzhou 2021 from Nov. 19 – 21 at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China.
Safety, Sustainability and Efficiency Explored at the 2021 World Safety Summit on Autonomous Technology
November 9th, 2021 by Velodyne Lidar
he 2021 World Safety Summit on Autonomous Technology brought together leaders across industry, government, journalism, and academia to highlight autonomous technology and foster a greater understanding of its contributions to safety.
Alex Otte Discusses Importance of Velodyne Lidar Partnership to MADD
November 5th, 2021 by Melissa McFarlin
Mothers Against Drunk Driving president Alex Otte discusses the Velodyne MADD partnership and the potential of lidar to save lives.
How Energy Efficient Lidar Can Power Eco-Friendly Connected Autonomous Vehicles
October 12th, 2021 by Velodyne Lidar
A look at how energy-efficient lidar sensors can enable power efficiency for connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs).
Aussie team of robot “Olympians” uses Velodyne’s lidar to score second place in the DARPA Subterranean Challenge Urban Circuit
October 5th, 2021 by Jane Maynard
Team CSIRO Data 61 took home second place in the DARPA Subterranean Challenge Urban Circuit equipping their robots with Velodyne lidar.
Velodyne Lidar Leadership Spotlight: Partha Narasimhan
September 14th, 2021 by Jane Maynard
Get to know Partha Narasimhan, Velodyne Lidar’s new Vice President of Engineering and Managing Director in India.
Lidar Technology Safeguards Privacy in Security and Infrastructure
September 9th, 2021 by Jane Maynard
Concerns about data privacy and protection against misuse have accompanied the adoption of smart city technologies, as we have previously…
Velodyne Lidar Leadership Spotlight: Christina Aizcorbe
August 30th, 2021 by Albie Jarvis
Christina Aizcorbe, Vice President of Government Affairs, shares her background and Velodyne Lidar’s priorities in the public sector.
ANYbotics: Building Autonomous Robots that Can Work Anywhere
August 26th, 2021 by Albie Jarvis
Interview with Daniel Lopez Madrid, Team Lead of Perception at ANYbotics, discussing their autonomous robot, ANYmal.
How Lidar Sensor Choices Can Impact Electric Vehicle (EV) Power Efficiency
August 11th, 2021 by Jane Maynard
A look at how lidar and power consumption impact the power efficiency and sustainability of electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles.
Twelve years of innovation and Velodyne Lidar is just getting warmed up
July 14th, 2021 by Velodyne Lidar
For over a decade, Velodyne has been leading the way in lidar solutions uniquely suited to deliver flexibility, quality and performance.
3D Lidar Helping to Improve Security and Traffic Safety Applications with COM-IoT
June 29th, 2021 by Jane Maynard
An interview with Mohamed Sadek, Founder, COM-IoT Technologies, discussing how AI and lidar improve physical security and traffic safety.
Velodyne Lidar Leadership Spotlight: Jim Barnhart
June 23rd, 2021 by Jane Maynard
Jim Barnhart, Chief Operating Officer, shares his background, Velodyne’s global manufacturing ability to scale production, and more.
Xilinx Solutions Supply Key Components to Velodyne’s Breakthrough Lidar Solutions
June 2nd, 2021 by Velodyne Lidar
Willard Tu of Xilinx shares how Xilinx FPGA and SoC solutions are used in Velodyne Lidar’s breakthrough lidar sensors.
Top 3 Takeaways from Velodyne Lidar, ThorDrive and CVG Airport Webinar
May 21st, 2021 by Jane Maynard
Velodyne Lidar was joined by ThorDrive and CVG Airport to discuss the benefits of autonomy in the aviation industry.
Velodyne’s HDL-64E Lidar Sensor Looks Back on a Legendary Career
May 19th, 2021 by Jane Maynard
The legendary HDL-64E lidar sensor from Velodyne Lidar started an industry but now it’s time to retire. A look back on all it has done!
Electric Vehicles and Vehicle Automation: Driving a Cleaner, Safer Future
May 7th, 2021 by Jane Maynard
A look at the environmental and safety advantages of electric vehicles and vehicle automation for a cleaner, safer future.
Top 3 Takeaways From Velodyne Lidar and GoMentum Station Webinar
May 7th, 2021 by Albie Jarvis
A webinar with Velodyne Lidar and GoMentum Station discussed the importance of testing emerging connected and automated vehicles.
How Time Sensitive Networking Advances Autonomous Mobility Solutions
March 19th, 2021 by Velodyne Lidar
How Time Sensitive Networking Advances Autonomous Mobility Solutions
South Korea: Innovation Center for Lidar-Based Autonomous Solutions
March 11th, 2021 by Jane Maynard
A look at Automated with Velodyne companies that have developed the innovative lidar-base autonomous solutions for mapping and robotics.
Automated with Velodyne Partners Leading the Way to New Autonomous Solutions in Korea
March 11th, 2021 by Jane Maynard
Members of the Automated with Velodyne integrator network are advancing new, cutting-edge autonomous solutions in Korea.
Velodyne, NavVis and Qualcomm Technologies Working Together to Build Smart Cities Faster
March 10th, 2021 by Velodyne Lidar
Velodyne Lidar and NavVis are members of the Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program to develop smart city applications.
Top 3 Takeaways From Velodyne Lidar, Blue City Technology and Rogers Communications Webinar
March 9th, 2021 by Velodyne Lidar
Overview of Velodyne Lidar, Blue City Technology and Rogers webinar looking at lidar and 5G smart city applications.
Velodyne Creating the Future of Mobile Robots with NVIDIA
March 4th, 2021 by Velodyne Lidar
Velodyne Creating the Future of Mobile Robots with NVIDIA
Top 3 Takeaways From Velodyne Lidar and Emesent Webinar
February 23rd, 2021 by Albie Jarvis
Overview of Velodyne Lidar and Emesent webinar discussing autonomous drone exploration and mapping in challenging settings.
Lidar is Everywhere!
February 18th, 2021 by Jane Maynard
Learn how lidar technology is used for applications across industries, from enhancing photograph to security to autonomy and more!
NextDroid Delivers Measurable Safety in ADAS and AV
February 16th, 2021 by Jane Maynard
NextDroid discusses its Veritas System & how automakers can use lidar to build a ground truth model to evaluate their AV and ADAS systems.
GoMentum Station: Test Driving the Automated Vehicle Future
February 2nd, 2021 by Jane Maynard
An inside look at GoMentum Station, the nation’s largest testing facility for connected, autonomous vehicle and ADAS technology.
OxTS Georeferencer Adds Support for Multiple Velodyne Lidar Sensors
January 29th, 2021 by Velodyne Lidar
OxTS Georeferencer Adds Support for Multiple Velodyne Lidar Sensors
Roadside Lidar is Key to Building Smart, Safe Transportation Infrastructure
January 11th, 2021 by Albie Jarvis
Velodyne Lidar white paper looks at how roadside lidar is key to building smart, safe transportation infrastructure.
Measure with Confidence with OxTS
January 5th, 2021 by Velodyne Lidar
Learn how Velodyne’s lidar combined with OxTS Inertial Navigation Systems/GNSS technology can help systems location and orientation.
Velodyne Lidar Shares Vision on Future of Transportation
December 22nd, 2020 by Velodyne Lidar
In a C_TEC white paper, Velodyne discusses how lidar can deliver on the promise of safer mobility in drones and autonomous vehicles.
SAE Podcast Interviews Anand Gopalan on Velodyne’s Mission to Democratize Lidar
November 18th, 2020 by Velodyne Lidar
Episode 30 of the SAE podcast interviews Anand Gopalan, CEO of Velodyne Lidar. The episode discusses lidar, how Velodyne became the leader, and more.
PARIFEX Uses Velodyne’s Lidar to Help Improve Roadway Safety
November 10th, 2020 by Jon Barad
PARIFEX discusses how their traffic monitoring solutions, using Velodyne’s lidar sensors, enable highly accurate, reliable speed enforcement measurement.
Lidar Ready to Help Decrease Pedestrian Roadway Perils
October 28th, 2020 by Velodyne Lidar
Velodyne’s lidar sensors can help advance pedestrian safety with autonomous vehicles and ADAS, and intelligent transportation systems.
Velodyne Lidar’s Alpha Prime Ready for Prime Time
October 14th, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
Velodyne Lidar’s Alpha Prime is a next generation lidar sensor that utilizes Velodyne’s 360-degree surround-view perception technology to support autonomous mobility.
Top 3 Takeaways from the Velodyne – DGWorld Webinar
October 7th, 2020 by Velodyne Lidar
Velodyne Lidar and DGWorld discuss autonomy in seaports and deploying 3D lidar to improve logistics in seaport, marine and intermodal terminal operations.
Velodyne Lidar Goes Public
September 30th, 2020 by Velodyne Lidar
Velodyne Lidar goes public after listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker VLDR. Access the associated press releases, SEC filings & more!
Velodyne Lidar Leadership Spotlight: Sally Frykman
September 24th, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
Sally Frykman of Velodyne Lidar is helping grow brand awareness, advance sales goals and foster deeper knowledge of lidar solutions.
Robotic Research Changing the Landscape of Transportation
September 17th, 2020 by Jane Maynard
Alberto Lacaze, president of Robotic Research, discusses how his company is using Velodyne’s lidar sensors to make mobility safer and more efficient.
Top 3 Takeaways from the Velodyne – Kaarta Webinar
September 14th, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
Summary of Velodyne-Kaarta Webinar featuring Kaarta CEO Kevin Dowling discussing 3D reality capture with mobile scanning systems, using Velodyne’s lidar.
Making the Future in Logistics with Autonomous Mobile Robots
September 8th, 2020 by Jane Maynard
Twinny discusses how its indoor driving autonomous mobile robots, equipped with Velodyne’s lidar sensors, increase efficiency in for logistics & warehouses.
How Lidar Technology Is Advancing Port Terminal Automation
September 4th, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
Port terminal automation and how lidar technology can improve efficiency & safety and reduce costs and risk in seaport, marine & intermodal terminal operations.
Velodyne Lidar Paving the Way for Autonomous Shuttles
August 28th, 2020 by Velodyne Lidar
Autonomous shuttles, equipped with lidar sensors, are emerging as real-world solutions to first-mile, last-mile gaps in traditional transit services.
NavVis Enables Reality Capture in Complex Built Environments
August 25th, 2020 by Jane Maynard
Georg Schroth discusses how NavVis mobile mapping systems use Velodyne lidar sensors to create digital twins of building environments.
Top 3 Takeaways from the Velodyne – AutonomouStuff Webinar
August 24th, 2020 by Velodyne Lidar
Velodyne Lidar and AutonomouStuff executives discuss how autonomy is shaping the future of transportation.
Exyn Delivers Impossible to Reach Data with Breakthrough Autonomy
August 23rd, 2020 by Jane Maynard
Interview with Exyn’s CTO Jason Derenick, discussing how their autonomous aerial robot systems, equipped with lidar, help mining, logistics & construction companies.
Top 3 Takeaways from the Velodyne – Gexcel Webinar
August 22nd, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
Velodyne and Gexcel discussed the role of 3D lidar in accurately tracking underground assets and stockpiles in mining.
Top 3 Takeaways from the Velodyne – Gatik Webinar
August 20th, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
Velodyne Lidar and Gatik discuss how autonomous vehicle solutions can tackle expensive urban logistics for businesses.
Lidar Provides Advanced Intelligence to Next Generation Safety and Security Applications
August 17th, 2020 by Velodyne Lidar
A look at how lidar can play an essential role in next generation security and safety solutions, including a comparison of sensors and other considerations.
MOBILTECH Powering Autonomous Solutions to Recognize the World as We Do
July 17th, 2020 by Jane Maynard
MOBILTECH offers 3D mapping scanners, which include Velodyne’s lidar sensors, that can be deployed in vehicle, handheld and UAV mode to create an HD map.
Velodyne Lidar and Graf Industrial Corp. Announcement
July 2nd, 2020 by Velodyne Lidar
Velodyne Lidar, Inc. is happy to announce today that our company will be combining with a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition…
Automated with Velodyne Ecosystem Partners are Driving Autonomous Innovation
June 26th, 2020 by Jon Barad
Video highlighting companies that have recently joined the Automated with Velodyne ecosystem program to commercialize lidar-based autonomous solutions.
Top 3 Takeaways from the Velodyne – Optimus Ride Webinar
June 24th, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
Top 3 takeaways from the Velodyne – Optimus Ride webinar that discussed how autonomous vehicles are providing vital services safely during the pandemic.
Top 3 Takeaways from the Velodyne – COM-IoT Technologies Webinar
June 23rd, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
Top 3 Takeaways from the Velodyne – COM-IoT Technologies webinar, which discusses the role of 3D lidar in enhancing security & traffic safety applications.
An Autonomous Network to Power Autonomous Systems
June 19th, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
Interview with Angela Quinn of Rajant, a member of the Automated with Velodyne, on how Rajant’s wireless autonomous networks power autonomous solutions.
Top 3 Takeaways from the Velodyne – Clearpath Robotics Webinar
June 14th, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
In a webinar with Velodyne Lidar, Ryan Gariepy of Clearpath Robotics discussed how autonomous mobile robots are tackling the dirtiest and deadliest jobs.
Unmanned Solution’s Autonomous Technology Development with Velodyne Lidar
June 13th, 2020 by Jane Maynard
Moon Heechang, CEO, discusses how his company is using Velodyne lidar sensors to advance Unmanned Solution’s autonomous technology.
Getting Autonomous Vehicles Ready for an Unpredictable Life with ANYVERSE
June 12th, 2020 by Jane Maynard
Ángel Tena of ANYVERSE, an Automated with Velodyne partner, discusses how synthetic data solutions support ADAS & autonomous vehicle development.
Autonomous ITVs to Boost Operational Efficiency at Jebel Ali Port
June 9th, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
DP World, UAE Region and DGWorld announced an agreement to equip Jebel Ali Port with Autonomous Internal Terminal Vehicles, equipped with Velodyne sensors.
Mapping the Inaccessible with Lidar
June 8th, 2020 by Jane Maynard
Stefan Hrabar of Emesent discusses mapping with lidar using Hovermap, equipped with Velodyne’s Puck LITE™ lidar, in infrastructure, mining, & forestry.
TURING Drive Taps Velodyne Lidar for Autonomous Driving Development
May 28th, 2020 by Jane Maynard
Stephen Liu, Executive Director at TURING Drive, discusses his company’s autonomous driving development using Velodyne Puck lidar sensors.
Breaking New Ground in Perimeter Security with Velodyne 3D Lidar and accur8vision
May 22nd, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
A Velodyne Lidar and Tacticaware webinar reviewed how using lidar technology can advance threat detection and improve perimeter security.
Top 3 Takeaways: Autonomous Security Robots in a Pandemic with Velodyne & Knightscope
May 22nd, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
Velodyne Lidar webinar featuring Knightscope looking at autonomous security robots in a pandemic and Knigthscope’s pivot to support COVID-19 efforts.
Robots Supporting COVID-19 Response and Public Health
May 5th, 2020 by Velodyne Lidar
Velodyne Lidar has been forming partnerships with customers who are using lidar in applications for robots supporting COVID-19 pandemic response.
Velodyne Lidar Leadership Spotlight: Erich Smidt
April 30th, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
The latest Velodyne Leadership Spotlight interview, with Erich Smidt, Executive Director Europe, Velodyne Lidar, discussing Velodyne in EMEA and more!
Improving Roadway Safety and Traffic Monitoring Solutions the Focus of Velodyne-PARIFEX Webinar
April 30th, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
Recap of recent Velodyne Lidar and PARIFEX webinar on how adding lidar technology to traffic monitoring solutions can play a vital role in roadway safety.
Lidar Helping to Improve Safety in Offshore Drilling
April 16th, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
Lidar is helping to improve safety in offshore drilling thanks to Vision IQ installed on oil rigs to increase efficiency and safety.
Lidaretto 3D Scanning System Captures Accurate, Reliable Geospatial Data from Any Location
April 9th, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
Geotech’s Lidaretto 3D mobile surveying system uses Velodyne Lidar Puck™ sensors to produce highly accurate point clouds for a variety field applications.
Team CoSTAR Uses Velodyne Lidar Technology in DARPA Subterranean Challenge Urban Circuit
March 27th, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
Team CoSTAR placed first in the recent DARPA Subterranean Challenge Urban Circuit. CoSTAR used Velodyne Puck LITE™ sensors on their winning robots.
Velodyne Lidar Leadership Spotlight: Michelle Esau
March 23rd, 2020 by Jane Maynard
For Velodyne Lidar’s next Leadershiop Spotlight, we talked with Michelle Esau, Vice President, Finance and Controller for Velodyne.
Deepen Delivers Annotation Excellence for Autonomous Development
March 18th, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
How Deepen helps companies curate, annotate and validate real-world, multi-sensor data, for perception development for ADAS and AV.
Velodyne Lidar COVID-19 Update
March 17th, 2020 by Jane Maynard
We would like to share an update on the status and measures that Velodyne Lidar is putting in place as…
Velodyne Drives Advanced Warehouse Logistics with Key Partner
March 10th, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
MOV.AI is among the companies using Velodyne Lidar’s sensors in logistics systems, including its TugBot automated guided vehicle.
Automating Vehicles and Robots with a SLAM Kit
February 27th, 2020 by Jon Barad
Velodyne partner Applanix’s Autonomy Development Platform provides SLAM capabilities in a customizable environment to support any stage of development.
Sally Frykman Joins Panel Discussion on Importance of Public Engagement in AV Development
February 21st, 2020 by Albie Jarvis
Sally Frykman discuss autonomous vehicle safety representing Velodyne Lidar at the Autonomous Vehicles Silicon Valley Conference on 2/26/20.
White Paper Details How 3D Lidar Adds Value to Autonomous Mobile Robots
February 20th, 2020 by Velodyne Lidar
The use of 3D lidar technology improves the versatility and efficiency of robotic systems. A Velodyne Lidar white paper outlines…
Velodyne Lidar Leadership Spotlight: Anand Gopalan
February 11th, 2020 by Velodyne Lidar
Recently appointed CEO of Velodyne Lidar, Anand Gopalan answers a few questions and shares his vision for for the future of lidar and Velodyne.
Lidar Technology Safeguards Privacy in Smart City Applications
January 28th, 2020 by Jon Barad
Cities are embracing smart city technologies and their resulting data to power a range of solutions that address challenges like…
Wheaton College Archaeology Team Uses Velodyne Lidar to Preserve the Past
January 28th, 2020 by Velodyne Lidar
Lidar technology is being used to understand and preserve the ancient world. Students of the Wheaton College Archaeology Program, led…
Lidar Adds New Perspective to Perimeter Security
December 31st, 2019 by Velodyne Lidar
A Discussion with Martin Vojtek, CEO at Tacticaware As the demands on security-related technology increase and evolve, lidar-based systems offer…
White Paper Reviews Limitations of Current ADAS Testing Scenarios
December 10th, 2019 by Velodyne Lidar
Current independent testing of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features overlooks some common conditions encountered in real-world driving. A white…
Velodyne Advances New Five-Diamond ADAS Rating System at CES
December 10th, 2019 by Velodyne Lidar
At CES, Velodyne Lidar (Booth – LVCC, North Hall – 7520) will have information and experts available on a recently…
Lidar Technology Making Smart Cities a Reality
December 6th, 2019 by Velodyne Lidar
A smart city uses information and communications technologies to enhance its livability, workability and sustainability, according to the Smart…
Introducing Lidar Larry, The Crash Test Genius
October 21st, 2019 by Velodyne Lidar
Original interview courtesy of Landis Communications Inc. Sean Dowdall recently met Lidar Larry at the second annual World Safety Summit on…
Striving to Set the Bar in Autonomous Mobility
September 17th, 2019 by Velodyne Lidar
An interview with Mark R. Rosekind, Ph.D., Chief Safety Innovation Officer at Zoox, on striving to set the bar in autonomous mobility.
Striving to Set the Bar in Autonomous Mobility
September 17th, 2019 by Velodyne Lidar
Mark R. Rosekind, Ph.D., Chief Safety Innovation Officer at Zoox, is a preeminent safety professional with more than 30 years…
Neolix: Creating a New Vehicle Species for the Intelligent Age
September 6th, 2019 by Velodyne Lidar
Interview with Zeng Wenda, Senior Architect of Automatic Driving at Neolix Neolix, headquartered in Beijing, China, is among the trailblazers…
Marta Hall Provides World Safety Summit Preview to Lidar News
August 27th, 2019 by Velodyne Lidar
With the second annual World Safety Summit on Autonomous Technology approaching, Gene Roe, Managing Editor of Lidar News, connected with Velodyne Lidar…
Lidar Emerges as A Powerful Technology for Today’s Security Solutions
August 20th, 2019 by Velodyne Lidar
As the demands on security-related technology increase and evolve, new perception systems have the potential to vastly improve public safety…
Powering the Next Revolution in Transportation
August 16th, 2019 by Velodyne Lidar
An Interview with Chris Urmson, Co-founder and CEO at Aurora Chris Urmson has 20 years of experience developing self-driving and…
How the Quest for Self-Driving Cars Will Reshape Our World
July 22nd, 2019 by Velodyne Lidar
An Interview with Lawrence D. Burns, author of Autonomy As both an automotive and tech world insider, Dr. Lawrence D….
Blue City Technology’s Quest to Outsmart Traffic with Lidar
July 11th, 2019 by Velodyne Lidar
Crossing a city street can be a challenging, and sometimes dangerous, experience. Enabling pedestrians and bicyclists to make it safely…
Agriculture Innovation: GUSS, World’s First and Only Autonomous Orchard Sprayer
July 9th, 2019 by Velodyne Lidar
Interview with Gary Thompson, COO of GUSS Automation The heritage of GUSS, which stands for Global Unmanned Spray System, goes…
Exciting Agenda Taking Shape for Second Annual World Safety Summit
June 16th, 2019 by Velodyne Lidar
Velodyne Lidar is hosting the second annual World Safety Summit on Autonomous Technology at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on October…
Idriverplus: Building Smart Autonomous Vehicles with Velodyne Lidar Technology
May 16th, 2019 by Velodyne Lidar
Interview with Dr. Zhang Dezhao, CEO of Idriverplus Founded in 2015, Idriverplus is the first company in China to launch…
Velodyne Champions AV Community to Advance Lidar Sensor Testing and Validation
March 16th, 2019 by Velodyne Lidar
Velodyne is taking a leadership role in advocating for autonomous vehicle (AV) community cooperation in addressing safety and standardization requirements for lidar sensors….
8 Ways Lidar Brings Mobile Robots to Life
February 6th, 2019 by Velodyne Lidar
The landscape of robotics business applications is evolving. Robots are being called upon to handle a broader variety of tasks….
How Lidar Revolutionized the Way We See the World
February 1st, 2019 by Velodyne Lidar
An Interview with Todd Neff, author of The Laser That’s Changing the World Lidar has a long, rich history with its early…
A Guide to Lidar Wavelengths for Autonomous Vehicles and Driver Assistance
November 6th, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
An overview of lidar wavelengths, including a comparison of 905 nm vs 1550 nm lidar when considering safety, water absorption, and technology components
Velodyne LiDAR and LIDARUSA Unveil Mayan Ruins in 3D
November 5th, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
In the summer of 2014, a crew of National Geographic’s Discovery Channel program made an amazing discovery in the jungles…
The Adventures of Riding Aboard a Driverless Shuttle
November 2nd, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
Las Vegas For most of us, self-driving vehicles still might seem like some strange novelty from the future. But in…
Velodyne LiDAR’s Safety Summit (part 1)
October 31st, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
It was the first; here’s to the first of many. Some of the most respected and well-known experts intricately involved…
Velodyne LiDAR’s Safety Summit: Let’s get it started (part 2)
October 31st, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
Jamie Hyneman, former host and executive producer of the Discovery Channel’s ‘Mythbusters’ served as host. Hyneman quickly pointed out the…
Velodyne LiDAR’s Safety Summit: Look, up in the sky! (part 3)
October 31st, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
There is a great deal about the rise of autonomous vehicles that can be learned through experience borrowed from the…
Velodyne LiDAR’s Safety Summit: It’s a learning process (part 4)
October 31st, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
For sure, the task of educating the public about the technology and practicality of autonomous vehicles falls on the industry…
Velodyne LiDAR’s Safety Summit: And now, what about the DMV? (part 5)
October 31st, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
That’s a good question, said Anne Ferro, president and CEO of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. Ferro is…
Velodyne LiDAR’s Safety Summit: Regulations. Responsibility (part 6)
October 31st, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
There is going to be a need for regulations related to the industry of vehicles and their autonomous technology. To…
Velodyne LiDAR’s Safety Summit: Watch what you drink (part 7)
October 31st, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
Driverless cars and the best-known organization against drunk driving may be natural partners, said Vicki Knox, chief operating officer and…
Velodyne LiDAR’s Safety Summit: The driverless car rides (part 8)
October 31st, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
Maybe the biggest smiles of the day were found on the parking lot. Inside a pair of fenced-in lots at…
Velodyne LiDAR’s Safety Summit: That’s a wrap (part 9)
October 31st, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
The numbers don’t lie. Car crashes kill 1.3 million worldwide each year. About 93 percent of the accidents are caused…
Advancing Trucking Safety with LiDAR
October 8th, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
There are many advantages to increasing the levels of autonomy in trucking. Autonomous vehicle technology provides multiple efficiency and safety…
Walk Like MADD
October 5th, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
This past Sunday (September 30th, 2018) at San Francisco’s Lake Merced, over 300 walking warriors gathered for the 10th anniversary of…
Velodyne LiDAR Partners with Idriverplus | Unmanned Vehicle Traverses Challenging Natural Barriers on Tianmen Mountain
September 25th, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
In recent years, it has become increasingly difficult for people to obtain driver’s licenses in China. However, an increasing presence…
How LiDAR Technology Enables Autonomous Cars to Operate Safely
September 20th, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
Part Three of A Three Part “How Autonomous Vehicles Work” SeriesTo make autonomous cars a commercial reality, automakers must equip…
How Autonomous Vehicles Perceive and Navigate Their Surroundings
September 19th, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
Part Two of A Three Part “How Autonomous Vehicles Work” Series Situational awareness is the key to good driving. To…
An Introduction to Autonomous Cars: How They Will Improve the Cost, Convenience, and Safety of Driving
September 18th, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
Part One of A Three Part “How Autonomous Vehicles Work” Series Autonomous cars (also called driverless cars, self-driving cars, or…
MADD Law Enforcement Recognition Event.
July 13th, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
Velodyne LiDAR and MADD thank law enforcement officers and demonstrate how the future of driving can be safe for all….
Year One is a Wrap: Teams Utilize Velodyne LiDAR to Compete in SAE AutoDrive Challenge
May 14th, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
Events for the first year of the self-driving competition were held in GM’s Desert Proving Grounds facility. Between April 30th and May 5th,…
SAE AutoDrive Challenge is Underway!
May 3rd, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
The SAE AutoDrive Challenge is well underway! Velodyne LiDAR is honored to have its products featured so prominently in this…
Velodyne Attends SAE AutoDrive Challenge as Official Supplier
April 26th, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
During a weeklong challenge beginning April 30th, student teams from eight select universities will participate in the inaugural AutoDrive Challenge™,…
Velodyne Lidar wins the 2018 Engineering & Design Award at the East Bay Innovation Awards
April 5th, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
Last Thursday night at the opulent Fox Theater in central Oakland, the very best of the business community came together…
The Future of Hope: Velodyne LiDAR and MADD Partner to Advance Safety on the Roadways
February 20th, 2018 by Velodyne Lidar
Imagine this: A future of pristine roadways and safely driven cars, in which no lives are ever lost, or families…
Six Gifts Lidar Can Give to the World
December 14th, 2017 by Velodyne Lidar
Easier Commutes. In a recent round table on the 360 Blog, a pair of Velodyne visionaries share their hopes for self-driving cars…
128 Lasers on the Car Go Round and Round: David Hall on Velodyne’s New Sensor
November 29th, 2017 by Velodyne Lidar
Everything and nothing has changed in 12 years. When I invented the spinning LiDAR sensor leading up to the 2005…
Fletcher Group brings Lidar to the U.S. Open
November 15th, 2017 by Velodyne Lidar
Every summer, for two weeks around Labor Day, the U.S. Open is played at the Billie Jean King National Tennis…
GreenValley International: 3D Mapping for Improved Environmental Management
November 1st, 2017 by Velodyne Lidar
In Tanzania, a helicopter mounted with an advanced laser sensor hovers over a tropical forest. With the data gathered, modern…
Round Table: What Would You Do With an Autonomous Car?
October 20th, 2017 by Velodyne Lidar
Recently, the 360 Blog asked Velodyne LiDAR team members what they would do if they had an autonomous car. Here’s…
Velodyne Welcomes New Leaders to Accelerate the Mobility Revolution
September 27th, 2017 by Velodyne Lidar
As Velodyne Lidar rapidly accelerates production, the world leader in 3D real-time perception systems for autonomous vehicles recently welcomed five…
Inventing Lidar’s Future at Velodyne Labs
September 14th, 2017 by Velodyne Lidar
If you are looking to see the future of lidar, head over to Velodyne Labs in Alameda, CA. Once there,…
How Ancient & Medieval Science Fiction Imagined the Mobility Revolution
August 30th, 2017 by Velodyne Lidar
note: this is part 2 of a two-part series examining how science fiction has directly and indirectly imagined aspects of…
How Modern Science Fiction Imagines the Mobility Revolution
August 16th, 2017 by Velodyne Lidar
his is part 1 of a 2-part series examining how science fiction has directly and indirectly imagined aspects of the…
Marty Neese Herds Velodyne’s Rapid Expansion for Global Change
July 27th, 2017 by Velodyne Lidar
In February 2017, Marty Neese joined Velodyne Lidar as Chief Operating Officer. His primary focus is the rapid expansion of…
Cruise Ship Overboard Detection with Lidar
July 12th, 2017 by Velodyne Lidar
In March 2017, the U.S. Coast Guard suspended a search for Brandon Paul, a 23-year-old Florida man who fell overboard…
CCO Mike Jellen’s 3D Management for the Autonomous Revolution
June 28th, 2017 by Velodyne Lidar
Mike Jellen is the President and Chief Commercial Officer for Velodyne Lidar. His responsibilities include growth strategy, product forecasting, investor…
Road Trip of the Future
June 15th, 2017 by Velodyne Lidar
In 2015, Randy Olson, a Senior Data Scientist at the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Biomedical Informatics posted “Computing the optimal…
GreenValley International LiBackPack Demo
May 31st, 2017 by Velodyne Lidar
GreenValley International recently visited Velodyne LiDAR’s Megafactory to demonstrate the breathtaking capabilities of their LiBackpack. Equipped with Velodyne’s VLP-16 LiDAR Puck, the LiBackPack…
A Velodyne Sensor at the SFMOMA
May 18th, 2017 by Velodyne Lidar
During two weekends in April 2017, visitors to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art(SFMOMA) were greeted by a curious sentinel. In the…
Laser Safety in a Lidar World
May 17th, 2017 by Velodyne Lidar
Have you ever been driving at night—perhaps on a twisty two-lane highway—when the headlights of an oncoming car seemingly “crash”…
Self Racing Cars: 2.0 & Beyond…
April 18th, 2017 by Velodyne Lidar
Just west of Willows, CA in rolling hills bordering the northwest Sacramento Valley is the Thunderhill Raceway Park. The motorsports complex…
A New Age of Exploration? Photogrammetry and LiDAR
January 18th, 2017 by Velodyne Lidar
Beginning in the early 17th century, countless maps depicted California as an island floating just off shore from North America. As…
It Began With a Race…16 Years of Velodyne LiDAR
January 2nd, 2017 by Velodyne Lidar
Sixteen years ago, Velodyne LiDAR founder David Hall faced a few challenges. His first company, Velodyne Acoustics was increasingly losing…
Pizza delivery, by drone, with a slice of LiDAR?
December 14th, 2016 by Velodyne Lidar
In 2013, Jeff Bezos, CEO of online retailer Amazon, unveiled to Charlie Rose on 60 Minutes a research and development program aimed…
Progression of LiDAR and UAV through 2016
December 5th, 2016 by Velodyne Lidar
Broad UAV Market Trends The industrial drone market has evolved at a phenomenal pace over the last 12 months. Drone…
LiDAR for UAV: Solar Power Inspection
November 30th, 2016 by Velodyne Lidar
Solar power accounts for an estimated 30GW of renewable electricity generated in the US. This number is growing each year…
Wind Turbine Inspection Using LiDAR
November 22nd, 2016 by Velodyne Lidar
Wind farming is an efficient method of harvesting alternative energy that is seeing rapid adoption across the globe. A reported…
Commercial UAV Expo Recap
November 9th, 2016 by Velodyne Lidar
Velodyne made a big splash last week in Las Vegas while attending the Commercial UAV Expo, October 31-November 2nd. We…
How to Change the Laser Angle and FoV on a Velodyne VLP-16
October 25th, 2016 by Velodyne Lidar
New 3D LiDAR applications have exploded in the last year, largely due to the release of Velodyne’s economical VLP-16 ‘Puck’…
LiDAR for Search and Rescue
October 10th, 2016 by Velodyne Lidar
A rescue squad’s speed and efficiency can mean the difference between life and death for someone lost or trapped due…
LiDAR and Autonomous Technology
October 3rd, 2016 by Velodyne Lidar
Velodyne LiDAR is striving to make the world a safer place with the integration of our LiDAR units into autonomous vehicle…
LiDAR Mapping in Archeology
September 29th, 2016 by Velodyne Lidar
Archeologists uncover pre-historic mysteries so humans can understand the past. Traditional archeology requires hundreds of man-hours poring over old documents…
Ford and Baidu Invest $150 Million in Velodyne LiDAR
August 16th, 2016 by Velodyne Lidar
One of the most visible indicators of a self-driving vehicle is the spinning LiDAR sensor (Light imaging, Detection and Ranging) that is usually…
Ford Developing Fully Driverless Car
August 16th, 2016 by Velodyne Lidar
Ford Motor Co. plans to release a fully driverless car without a steering wheel or pedals in the next five…
Velodyne LiDAR Gears Up for the Autonomous Revolution with Investments from Ford and Baidu
August 16th, 2016 by Velodyne Lidar
Velodyne LiDAR, Inc., the recognized global leader in Light, Detection, and Ranging, or LiDAR technology, today announced the completion of…