Frequently Asked Questions

About AEye & Company Information

What is AEye and what does the company do?

AEye is a global leader in software-defined, high-performance lidar solutions. The company specializes in adaptive lidar technology designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity across industries such as automotive, smart infrastructure, defense, and logistics. AEye's solutions are used for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle autonomy, smart infrastructure, security, and logistics applications. [Source]

Where is AEye headquartered?

AEye is headquartered at 4670 Willow Road, Suite 125, Pleasanton, CA 94588, United States. [Source]

How can I contact AEye for investor or media inquiries?

For investor relations, contact [email protected] or Keaton Olsen at [email protected]. For media inquiries, contact Fatema Bhabrawala at [email protected] or call 647-620-5002. [Source]

Where can I find AEye's latest investor materials?

The latest investor materials are available under the Investor Relations section of AEye’s website at https://investors.aeye.ai/investor-relations.

How can I connect with AEye at industry events?

To meet with AEye management at events like Bank of America’s 2026 Global Automotive Summit, contact your Bank of America sales representative or email [email protected]. [Source]

What is the purpose of AEye's press releases page?

The press releases page serves as an archive for official announcements and updates about AEye’s activities, achievements, and developments. [Source]

Where can I find AEye's recent press releases?

Recent press releases are available at https://www.aeye.ai/press-releases/, covering topics such as event participation, financial results, and product performance updates.

What forward-looking statements are included in AEye's press releases?

Forward-looking statements may include expectations regarding company leadership, product development, and business plans. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions but are subject to risks and uncertainties, including market conditions, lidar adoption rates, regulatory changes, and competitive industry dynamics. [Source]

How can I access AEye's press releases tagged under 'AEye lidar sensor'?

Press releases tagged under 'AEye lidar sensor' include announcements about financial results and event participation. They can be accessed at this page.

Where can I find the full press release for AEye's Third Quarter 2024 results?

The full press release for AEye's Third Quarter 2024 results is available as a PDF at this link or on Business Wire.

How do I get in touch with AEye for sales inquiries in Korea?

To speak with a sales representative for Korea, email [email protected]. [Source]

What are AEye's main product offerings?

AEye offers a suite of software-defined lidar solutions, including Apollo™ (detects objects up to one kilometer), Stratos™ (detects up to 1.5 kilometers), and OPTIS™ (a full-stack platform for real-time 3D imaging and interpretation). [Source]

What is the Apollo lidar system?

Apollo is AEye's flagship lidar product, recognized for its small form factor and ability to detect objects at up to one kilometer, making it ideal for automotive and smart infrastructure applications. [Source]

What is the OPTIS platform?

OPTIS™ is a full-stack solution from AEye that captures a high-resolution 3D image of the world, interprets it, and provides direction to act upon what it sees in real-time. [Source]

What is Stratos and how does it differ from Apollo?

Stratos™ is a lidar solution from AEye capable of detecting objects at up to 1.5 kilometers, offering extended range compared to Apollo’s one-kilometer detection capability. [Source]

What industries use AEye's lidar solutions?

Industries using AEye’s lidar solutions include automotive, smart infrastructure, defense, logistics, aviation, rail, and intelligent transportation systems. [Source]

Who are some of AEye's notable customers and partners?

Notable customers and partners include Continental (for volume production), Sanmina Corporation (manufacturing for non-automotive markets), and NVIDIA (integration with NVIDIA DRIVE autonomous vehicle platform). [Source]

What are some of the key features of AEye's lidar solutions?

Key features include dynamic scan patterns, ultra-long-range detection (up to 1.5 km for Stratos), high resolution, adaptability to challenging environments, software-defined architecture, over-the-air updates, and flexible mounting options. [Source]

What technical documentation is available for AEye's products?

Technical documentation includes specification sheets, white papers, case studies, and technology insights. These resources are available at AEye's Resources Page.

Features & Capabilities

What makes AEye's lidar technology unique?

AEye's lidar technology features dynamic scan patterns that adjust in real-time, a software-defined architecture for customization, future-proof design with over-the-air updates, high performance (ultra-long-range and high resolution), and flexible placement options. [Source]

Does AEye's lidar work in challenging environments?

Yes, AEye's lidar systems are engineered to perform reliably in adverse conditions such as rain, darkness, and fog, ensuring consistent performance and operational reliability. [Source]

Can AEye's lidar be updated after installation?

Yes, AEye's software-defined lidar technology supports over-the-air updates, ensuring the technology remains relevant and adaptable to evolving needs. [Source]

What integration options does AEye offer?

AEye's Apollo sensor is integrated with the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform and supports OEM integration options behind the windshield, on the roof, or in the grille, allowing for flexible implementation. [Source]

How easy is it to integrate AEye's lidar with existing systems?

AEye's solutions are designed for ease of integration, with comprehensive technical support, validation testing tools, and user education resources to ensure a smooth onboarding process. [Source]

What validation and testing tools are available for AEye's products?

AEye provides validation testing tools to simplify the testing and validation process, ensuring the product meets specific application requirements. [Source]

What training resources does AEye offer?

AEye offers extensive training resources, including documentation, tutorials, and hands-on training sessions, to help customers understand and adapt the technology to their needs. [Source]

Use Cases & Benefits

What problems does AEye solve for its customers?

AEye addresses challenges such as early detection for enhanced safety, adaptability to challenging environments, operational efficiency, and future-proofing through software-defined lidar technology. [Source]

Who can benefit from AEye's lidar solutions?

Industries such as automotive, trucking, smart infrastructure, aviation, defense, rail, and logistics can benefit from AEye’s lidar solutions. [Source]

Are there real-world case studies demonstrating AEye's impact?

Yes, AEye has documented case studies such as 'A Pedestrian in Headlights', 'Flatbed Trailer Across Roadway', and 'Obstacle Avoidance', showcasing enhanced safety, customization, and adaptability in real-world scenarios. [Source]

How does AEye's lidar improve safety?

AEye’s lidar enables early detection, better perception, and faster reaction times, improving safety in autonomous and assisted driving applications. [Source]

How does AEye support operational efficiency?

AEye’s software-defined lidar delivers over-the-air updates, reducing the need for costly hardware changes and improving operational efficiency. [Source]

What are some use cases where AEye's lidar excels?

Use cases include pedestrian detection in challenging scenarios, obstacle avoidance, differentiating real and false obstacles, abrupt stop detection, and adapting to new challenges through software updates. [Source]

How does AEye's lidar adapt to new challenges?

AEye’s lidar adapts to new challenges through its software-defined architecture and over-the-air updates, as demonstrated in use cases like 'Cargo Protruding from Vehicle'. [Source]

What is the implementation timeline for AEye's products?

While the exact timeline varies by use case, AEye’s products are designed for quick implementation with ease of integration, technical support, and validation tools to ensure a smooth start. [Source]

Competition & Comparison

How does AEye compare to Velodyne?

Velodyne offers traditional lidar with fixed scan patterns, while AEye provides dynamic scan patterns, software-defined architecture, and over-the-air updates for greater adaptability and future-proofing. [Source]

How does AEye compare to Luminar?

Luminar focuses on long-range lidar with a hardware-centric approach, while AEye offers dynamic scan patterns, adaptability to challenging environments, and flexible mounting options. [Source]

How does AEye compare to Innoviz?

Innoviz provides solid-state lidar with limited software-defined customization, whereas AEye offers customizable, software-defined lidar with over-the-air updates and ultra-long-range detection. [Source]

Why should a customer choose AEye over alternatives?

Customers should choose AEye for its dynamic scan patterns, software-defined architecture, future-proof design, high performance, and flexible placement options, which together provide scalability, adaptability, and efficiency. [Source]

What advantages does AEye offer for different user segments?

Engineers benefit from ease of integration, product managers from scalability, safety officers from enhanced safety features, and executives from operational efficiency and ROI. [Source]

Support & Implementation

What support does AEye provide during implementation?

AEye provides direct technical support, validation testing tools, and comprehensive training resources to ensure efficient implementation and onboarding. [Source]

How easy is it to start using AEye's products?

AEye’s products are designed for quick and confident adoption, with ease of integration, technical support, and user education to streamline the onboarding process. [Source]

What feedback have customers provided about AEye's ease of use?

Customers benefit from ease of integration, comprehensive technical support, user education, and validation testing tools, making the onboarding process smooth and efficient. [Source]

What resources are available for learning more about AEye's technology?

Resources include technical documentation, white papers, case studies, and technology insights, all available at AEye's Resources Page.

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AEye to Participate in Bank of America’s 2026 Global Automotive Summit

PLEASANTON, Calif. — March 2, 2026 — AEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIDR), a global leader in software-defined, high-performance lidar solutions, today announced CEO Matt Fisch and CFO Conor Tierney will participate in the following invite-only, institutional investor conference:

Bank of America’s 2026 Global Automotive Summit

Location: New York, NY
Dates: Tuesday, March 17 – Wednesday, March 18
Format: One-on-one and small group meetings

If you plan to attend this conference and wish to meet with AEye management, please contact your Bank of America sales representative, or the company directly at [email protected].

The latest investor materials are available under the Investor Relations section of AEye’s website at https://investors.aeye.ai/investor-relations.

About AEye

AEye offers a suite of unique software-defined lidar solutions that address a wide range of real-world needs including advanced driver-assistance, vehicle autonomy, smart infrastructure, security, defense, and logistics applications. AEye’s flagship product, Apollo™, has been widely recognized for its small form factor and its ability to detect objects at up to one kilometer. In addition to Apollo™, AEye also offers Stratos™ with the ability to detect objects at up to one-and-half kilometers as well as a full-stack solution through its OPTIS™ platform. OPTIS™ provides a complete system that captures a high-resolution 3D image of the world, interprets it, and provides direction to act upon what it sees in real-time.

Contacts

Investor Relations

AEye, Inc. Investor Relations
[email protected]
925-400-4366

Keaton Olsen
[email protected]

Media Relations

Alliance Advisors IR
Fatema Bhabrawala
[email protected]
647-620-5002