Hesai Technology, a global provider of lidar sensing solutions, will unveil its latest high-performance automotive sensors at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, with live demonstrations of its ETX ultra-long-range lidar and its FTX solid-state lidar for blind-spot detection.
The ETX has been developed specifically for Level 3 autonomous driving applications and features an automotive-grade design suitable for behind-the-windshield integration. The sensor incorporates a compact 32 mm optical window, setting a new benchmark for discreet installation while maintaining aerodynamic efficiency. It is powered by Hesai’s proprietary photon vector technology, aimed at enabling extended detection ranges for advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous vehicle platforms.
To accelerate adoption of behind-the-windshield lidar integration, Hesai is working with leading European windshield manufacturers AGC and Saint-Gobain to address technical and optical performance challenges. The company’s IAA Mobility 2025 exhibit will include the industry’s first public live point cloud demonstration from the ETX sensor, providing attendees with a real-time view of its data capture capabilities.
Alongside the ETX, Hesai will also display the latest generation of its FTX sensor, a wide field-of-view, fully solid-state lidar designed to improve safety by eliminating vehicle blind spots. The FTX offers a 180° × 140° coverage area, allowing it to detect objects in regions often missed by traditional sensors. The updated design more than doubles resolution compared to its predecessor while reducing the exposed optical surface by 40%. These enhancements support use cases such as precise automated parking, detection of rapidly approaching vehicles from the rear and side, and improved lane change safety.
Hesai will present its solutions at Hall B3 – Booth #A10 during the event, which runs from September 9 to 12. The company aims to demonstrate how advancements in lidar design and integration can help make autonomous driving technologies more accessible and reliable for future mobility systems.
