Velodyne Lidar Unveils Velarray H800
Detects distance 200m, horizontal 120 degrees, vertical 16 degrees
Expected to be mass produced at a price of less than $500 LIDAR, which detects areas that cameras and radar cannot detect, is useful not only for implementing autonomous driving but also for preventing traffic accidents. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of deaths due to traffic accidents worldwide is 1.35 million per year. However, the high price of LIDAR has been an obstacle to its adoption.
Velodyne Lidar unveiled on the 13th the 'Velarray H800', a solid-state lidar sensor based on the company's micro lidar array (MLA) technology, at an affordable price.
▲ Velarray H800 [Photo = Velodyne Lidar]
Automakers can design ADAS solutions that reduce traffic accidents and injuries by leveraging the Velarray H800’s long-range sensing and wide field of view. Its compact, embeddable form factor makes it easy to mount inside or outside of a vehicle. It is expected to be available in volume quantities for less than $500 per unit.
The Velarray H800 has a field of view of 120 degrees horizontally and 16 degrees vertically, providing high peripheral detection and the ability to cope with unexpected situations on slopes and turns. It also provides perception data up to 200 meters away, supporting a safe stopping distance even at highway speeds. It also allows you to set the frame rate, providing high point cloud density required for high-resolution mapping and object classification tasks.
Encompassing the full range of ADAS features from lane departure prevention, automatic emergency braking and partial self-driving capabilities, the Velarray H800 can be combined with Velodyne’s Vella software suite to implement a full range of safety features.
