RoboSense, a LiDAR maker backed by BYD, has formed a partnership with Toyota. The world’s largest automaker plans to use LiDARs, an important component for driver assistance systems, in its upcoming vehicle models. This makes RoboSense the first Chinese LiDAR manufacturer to be included in Toyota’s supply chain.
The company will provide its RS-LiDAR-M series LiDARs to a number of top-selling models produced by FAW Toyota, Toyota’s joint venture in China. These LiDARs are expected to deliver accurate sensing capabilities for the vehicles. The RS-LiDAR-M series is among the first second-generation solid-state LiDARs to be distributed globally, utilizing a chip-based 2D scanning solution that promises high performance and reliability.
The RS-LiDAR-M series by RoboSense has proven to be a popular choice for automakers, with over 50 units already ordered from nearly 20 different companies. The expected volume of orders is expected to surpass 10 million units.
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RoboSense’s latest partnership is with Toyota, the largest carmaker globally with sales of 10.5 million vehicles in 2022. In addition to its joint ventures in China with FAW, GAC, and BYD, this latest collaboration with Toyota is a significant step forward in expanding RoboSense’s customer base.
RoboSense was founded in 2014 and made history with its RS-LiDAR-M1, the first mass-produced solid-state LiDAR. The product began mass production and delivery in June 2021. On November 7, 2022, RoboSense showcased its latest innovation, the RS-LiDAR-E1, at a Tech Day event. Mass production for this product is expected to begin in the latter half of 2023.
