AEye, Inc., a developer of lidar sensing technology, announced on Friday the full integration of its Apollo lidar sensor into the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform, a step that connects its system with a network of global automakers working on autonomous and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
The integration means AEye’s Apollo sensor is now validated for use within NVIDIA’s automotive computing ecosystem. Apollo is part of AEye’s next-generation 4Sight™ Flex family and is designed to deliver detection ranges of up to one kilometer, while offering a compact and software-defined architecture.
“This validation by NVIDIA significantly accelerates our path to commercial scale and broadens our reach across the global automotive market,” said Matt Fisch, CEO of AEye. “The Apollo sensor stands apart with its long-range performance and the flexibility to be upgraded via software.”
AEye’s lidar technology is designed to be software-upgradable, which allows for ongoing improvements without the need to replace hardware. This approach reflects a broader shift in the automotive industry toward connected systems that can adapt over time. The Apollo sensor supports integration in various parts of a vehicle, such as the windshield, roof, or grille, offering flexibility for different vehicle designs.
The Apollo lidar is built on AEye’s 4Sight™ Intelligent Sensing Platform, which aims to deliver precise and adaptive data capture for use in ADAS, autonomy, and infrastructure-related applications. AEye also plans to introduce OPTIS, a physical AI platform intended for transportation, safety, and security systems outside the passenger vehicle segment.