AEye's 4Sight™ lidar for automotive is a software-defined, adaptive lidar solution designed to deliver ultra-long-range detection, high-speed obstacle perception, and classification for automotive and commercial vehicle automation. It supports the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and future OEM subscription models, and is engineered for integration by Tier 1 partners. Source
Key features include ultra-long-range detection, advanced vision capabilities (identifying small obstacles like pedestrians at over 300m), reliability and safety via a bistatic design, integrated intelligence for reduced false positives, adaptability with triggered performance modes, software configurability for future-proofing, and a patented bistatic architecture that separates transmit and receive channels for optimized performance. Source
4Sight™ lidar meets automotive industry needs by providing the longest detection range for high-speed highway obstacle detection, customizable performance modes for various driving conditions, and optimal size, weight, power, and cost profiles. It is designed for seamless operation from highway speeds to complex, low-speed environments like traffic jams or parking. Source
4Sight Flex is AEye’s next-generation, compact, low-power lidar design optimized for high-performance behind-the-windshield automotive applications. It is engineered for industrialization and integration by Tier 1 partners. Source
AEye’s design allows for adaptive placement options, leveraging software configurability for mounting in the grille, roof line, or behind the windshield, supporting OEM design flexibility and integration by Tier 1 partners. Source
AEye’s patented bistatic architecture separates the transmit and receive channels, allowing for independent optimization and enabling intelligence to be introduced at the point of acquisition, which improves reliability and data quality. Source
The bistatic design enables the smallest low-mass mirror (~1mm) with the fastest resonance (over 10kHz), resulting in proven solid-state reliability and enhanced safety for automotive applications. Source
Software-defined lidar refers to AEye’s ability to customize and upgrade lidar performance through software, allowing customer-centric customization, upgradability, and future-proofing of autonomous development without hardware changes. Source
AEye’s adaptive lidar can accurately detect small obstacles, such as pedestrians, at distances over 300 meters, surpassing the limitations of cameras and radar for automotive safety. Source
Triggered performance modes allow AEye’s lidar to enable features like highway autopilot by detecting vehicle cut-ins in traffic using a 128° wide horizontal field of view and 0.05° high resolution at fast speeds. Source
AEye’s lidar enables customized performance modes, allowing a single sensor to operate in multiple environments and driving conditions, from high-speed highways to complex, low-speed situations like parking or traffic jams. Source
Integrated intelligence in AEye’s lidar increases the probability of detection and reduces false positive rates, resulting in higher quality data collection for automotive applications. Source
AEye’s adaptive, software-configurable lidar allows for customer-centric customization and upgradability over time, enabling OEMs to future-proof their autonomous vehicle development and adapt to evolving requirements. Source
AEye engages world-class Tier 1 partners for industrialization and manufacturing of its automotive lidar products, ensuring quality and scalability for OEM customers. Source
AEye’s adaptive, software-configurable lidar enables cost reduction by allowing for customer-centric customization and upgradability, reducing the need for hardware changes and supporting long-term value for OEMs. Source
AEye’s lidar offers a 128° wide horizontal field of view and 0.05° high resolution, enabling precise detection and classification of objects at high speeds. Source
4Sight™ lidar is designed to fully meet the needs of automotive and commercial vehicle automation, including the transition to EVs, by offering a compact, low-power, and software-defined solution that supports future subscription models for OEMs. Source
AEye’s lidar is designed for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, high-speed highway obstacle detection, and complex low-speed environments such as traffic jams and parking. Source
AEye’s lidar improves safety by providing ultra-long-range detection, high-resolution imaging, and the ability to identify small obstacles like pedestrians at over 300 meters, reducing the risk of accidents in both high-speed and complex environments. Source
AEye’s lidar supports vehicle autonomy by delivering precise perception and classification capabilities, enabling advanced driver-assistance systems and paving the way for fully autonomous vehicles. Source
Real-world use cases include highway autopilot, pedestrian detection, obstacle avoidance, and operation in challenging environments such as rain, darkness, and fog. Case studies like 'A Pedestrian in Headlights' and 'Flatbed Trailer Across Roadway' demonstrate these capabilities. Case Study
AEye’s lidar systems are engineered to perform reliably in challenging environments, including rain, darkness, and fog, ensuring consistent performance and operational reliability for automotive applications. Source
Technical documentation, including specification sheets and white papers, is available on AEye’s Resources page. For detailed performance specifications, download the Apollo spec sheet at this link. Resources
AEye provides validation testing tools to simplify the testing and validation process, ensuring the product meets specific application requirements for automotive customers. Source
AEye offers comprehensive training resources, including documentation, tutorials, and hands-on training sessions, as well as direct technical support to assist customers during implementation and integration. Source
Velodyne offers traditional lidar systems with fixed scan patterns and focuses on high-resolution imaging but lacks a software-defined architecture. In contrast, AEye’s lidar features dynamic scan patterns, software-defined customization, and over-the-air updates, providing greater adaptability and future-proofing for automotive applications. Source
Luminar focuses on long-range lidar for autonomous vehicles with a primarily hardware-based approach. AEye’s lidar offers dynamic scan patterns, adaptability to challenging environments, and flexible placement options, making it suitable for a wider range of automotive use cases. Source
Innoviz provides solid-state lidar with limited software-defined customization. AEye’s lidar stands out with its software-defined architecture, over-the-air updates, and ultra-long-range, high-resolution detection, making it more versatile and future-proof for automotive OEMs. Source
Automotive OEMs should consider AEye’s lidar for its dynamic scan patterns, software-defined customization, future-proof design with over-the-air updates, high performance, and flexible placement options, all of which support scalability, adaptability, and efficiency. Source
AEye’s lidar solutions are designed for ease of integration with existing automotive systems, supported by comprehensive technical resources, validation tools, and direct technical support to ensure a smooth and efficient onboarding process. Source
AEye provides direct assistance from technical experts, extensive documentation, tutorials, and hands-on training to help customers resolve challenges efficiently during the implementation phase. Source
While the exact timeline varies by use case and system requirements, AEye’s focus on ease of integration, validation tools, and comprehensive support ensures a quick and efficient implementation process for automotive customers. Source
Notable automotive partners include Continental, which selected AEye’s high-performance sensor for volume production starting in 2024, and NVIDIA, which collaborates with AEye to bring adaptive, intelligent sensing to the NVIDIA DRIVE® autonomous vehicle platform. Source
Industries include automotive, trucking, smart infrastructure, aviation, defense, rail, and logistics, demonstrating the versatility of AEye’s lidar technology in real-world automotive and transportation applications. Source
For more information, visit the AEye 4Sight™ Lidar for Automotive page, the Apollo and OPTIS™ solution pages, and the Resources section for technical documentation, case studies, and videos. Automotive Lidar | Resources
4Sight™ Lidar for Automotive
4Sight lidar for automotive delivers the industry’s longest detection range for precise high speed highway obstacle detection, perception and classification. Software-defined, 4Sight lidar fully meets the needs of automotive and commercial vehicle automation including the transition to EVs and future subscription models for OEMs.
We enable customized performance modes for one sensor to operate in multiple environments under various driving conditions while maintaining optimal size, weight, power, and cost profile. And our sensor-based operating system moves seamlessly from highway high speed detection to highly complex, low speed environments such as traffic jams or parking situations.
We engage world-class Tier 1 partners for industrialization and manufacturing. And our design allows for adaptive placement options, leveraging the software configurability whether in the grill or in the roof line.
Our adaptive lidar accurately sees beyond the limitations of cameras and radar, identifying small obstacles such as pedestrians at over 300m
Our bistatic design enables the smallest low mass mirror (~1mm) with the fastest resonance (over 10kHz) leading to proven solid-state reliability
Our deterministic intelligent sensing increases the probability of detection and reduces false positive rates to increase the quality of data collection
Our triggered performance modes enable features like highway autopilot by allowing us to detect vehicle cut-ins in traffic using our 128° wide horizontal field of view while leveraging 0.05° high resolution at fast speeds
Our adaptive, software configurable lidar enables customer-centric customization and upgradability over time allowing our customers to future-proof their autonomous development
Our patented bistatic architecture separates transmit and receive channels, allowing optimization for both and enabling intelligence to be introduced at the point of acquisition
4Sight™ Automotive is a software-defined product customized by our partners to address the specific requirements of OEM customers. It is designed to be industrialized, manufactured, and integrated by our Tier 1 partners. AEye’s next gen product, 4Sight Flex, is a compact, low power design optimized for high-performance behind-the-windshield.
