STOCKHOLM, July 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide
leader in automotive safety systems, have signed an agreement with
Velodyne LiDAR, Inc., the leading supplier of LiDAR technology, to
commercialize LiDAR, a critical sensor for autonomous cars.
Velodyne will support Autoliv in the development of an automotive
grade LiDAR. The first applications will be in the RoboTaxi
segment.
Pursuant to the agreement, Autoliv will develop and market a
scalable auto-grade LiDAR sensor using Velodyne's core 3D software
technology and proprietary LiDAR ASIC engine coupled with Autoliv's
component development and verification capability. Both companies
will contribute key components, technologies, know-how and other
intellectual property needed to optimize a next generation of
affordable, high performance LiDARs for the automotive market.
Autoliv will also serve as the primary commercial and technical
interface to customers for awarded business.
"LiDAR is an important sensor for cars to drive safely by
themselves. Autoliv's vast experience in automotive design and
testing and high volume manufacturing capability coupled with
Velodyne's leadership position in LiDAR technology, will fast-track
the commercialization of LiDAR for traditional automotive customers
and mobility providers", says Johan Löfvenholm, President, Auoliv
Electronics. "Autoliv's commitment to quality, robustness, and user
experience will create the trust needed to emerge as a winner in
the transforming automotive industry," he continued.
Inquiries:
Thomas Jönsson,
Vice President Corporate Communications
Tel: +46-8-587-206 27
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