Velodyne develops Lidar sensor for AV mobility

Velodyne has released a Lidar solution which it says utilises surround-view technology to meet specifications for autonomous mobility. 
By Ben Spencer February 13, 2020 Read time: 1 min
Velodyne Alpha Prime (Source: Velodyne)

Velodyne claims Alpha Prime provides a 360-degree perception and a 40-degree vertical field of view while also providing capabilities that help improve vehicle safety and enable more precise mapping. 

The solution is expected to detect dark vehicles, low reflectivity pavement and low visibility pedestrians at long distances. The sensor offers advanced negative obstacle detection perception for potholes and cracks in the road as well as high resolution and laser calibration to localise vehicles without a GPS, the company adds. 
 

Detection, Monitoring & Machine Vision

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • CES 2024: PreAct launches Moab Lidar for smart cities
    January 12, 2024
    Moab is one of a line of sensors for any field requiring detailed 3D mapping and modelling
    Read More
  • Gardasoft shines light on VTS range of LED illuminators
    October 25, 2018
    Gardasoft Vision is showing the advanced VTS range of LED strobe illuminators at Vision 2018 to complement its well-established VCT and VTR ranges. The VTS is designed for use in ITS applications such as automatic number plate recognition, red light violation, open road tolling, multi-occupancy tolling and weigh-in-motion systems. The VTS is packaged in a robust, IP66 enclosure and offers an instantaneous power of 1.2kW. VTS strobes are available with a choice of infrared wavelengths for through-windscre
    Read More
  • WABCO and Mobileye join forces on ADAS for commercial vehicles
    September 23, 2016
    WABCO and Mobileye are joining forces to develop solutions for commercial vehicles that leverage advanced emergency braking advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) functionalities and Mobileye's road experience management (REM) technology which provides real-time data for precise localisation and high-definition lane data. The WABCO-Mobileye solution aims to benefit commercial vehicle manufacturers and operators through more advanced safety capability to help reduce the risk of accidents. It is als
    Read More
  • BOSCH LP imager
    June 21, 2012
    Bosch Security Systems has introduced Dinion capture for consistent, high-quality images of vehicle license plates at speeds up to 225 kilometers (140 miles) per hour. Using advanced optics, the company claims it obtains clear, legible plate images up to nearly 30 metres away even in dark conditions, enabling accurate vehicle identification. Available models include analogue versions or IP imagers that feature ONVIF conformance for seamless integration with customers’ existing surveillance infrastructures.
    Read More

Highlighted Content