US-listed LiDAR Developers Velodyne and Ouster to Merge in an All-Stock Deal

Two of the biggest competitors in the lidar industry, Velodyne Lidar Inc. and San Francisco-based Ouster Inc., announced they will merge in an all stock deal. U.S.-listed Velodyne and Ouster will combine their customer base, partners and distribution channels to reduce lidar product costs and accelerate its adoption across fast-growing markets.

Eric Walz2022-11-07 12:30 PT

Lidar Pioneer Velodyne Unveils its Next-Generation Velabit Sensor

Velodyne Lidar Inc. unveiled its next-generation Velabit lidar sensor on Monday. The improved sensor addresses the cost, safety, and design challenges of autonomous vehicles while delivering state-of-the-art performance in a compact form factor.

Eric Walz2021-07-21 11:15 PT

Velodyne Lidar Removes its Founder as Chairman Following Internal Investigation

San Jose, California-based lidar developer Velodyne Lidar Inc., one of the most well known lidar companies in Silicon Valley, has removed its founder David Hall as Chairman following an internal investigation. Also removed from her position as marketing chief was Hall’s wife Marta Thoma Hall. The investigation surrounds their dealings with the board and company practices, Reuters reported.

Eric Walz2021-03-31 11:45 PT

Velodyne Unveils a New Solid State Lidar Sensor for Driver Assistance Systems & Autonomous Driving

Silicon Valley lidar pioneer Velodyne Lidar Inc​. has unveiled its newest lidar sensor designed to support advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) as well as autonomous driving. The sensor is called the Velarray H800. The company's latest lidar is targeted at automakers and OEMs, enabling them to develop better ADAS systems, such as automatic emergency braking (AEB) and Lane Keep Assist that helps reduce traffic accidents.

Eric Walz2020-12-20 17:05 PT

Velodyne Acquires HD Mapping Startup Mapper.ai to Advance its Lidar-based Driver Assist Software

Velodyne Lidar Inc announced on Monday that it acquired the high-definition mapping and localization software, as well as the intellectual property assets from San Francisco-based startup Mapper.ai. Mapper.ai specializes in creating custom, high-definition maps for its clients working on autonomous driving.

Eric Walz2019-08-29 16:10 PT