Velodyne's LiDAR Sensor Family to be Reviewed for Role
Anand Gopalan, chaired by Dr. Steven Nestinger

Velodyne LiDAR will host a conference at IDTechEX on the future of lidar technology. The conference will focus on how lidar technology can improve the safety and performance of autonomous vehicles.
The event, held November 14-15 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California, is expected to attract over 3,500 attendees from a variety of academic backgrounds, including industry executives, manufacturers, and others. Velodyne Lidar's Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Anand Gopalan, and Director of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Stephen Nestinger, will chair the conference.

The topic will be the performance and reliability of lidar sensors, which are crucial for the safe operation of autonomous vehicles. The event will examine how Velodyne's lidar sensor portfolio can improve the safety and autonomy of autonomous vehicles in both urban and urban environments. The event will also discuss Velodyne's position in the design and manufacturing of lidar sensors, a key component of autonomous vehicles. We plan to take this opportunity to present Velodyne Lidar's efforts to improve technology and develop new technologies.


Why Lidar Is the Future of Self-Driving Cars
At the IDTechEX conference, Dr. Gopalan will explain to attendees the role and importance of lidar in autonomous vehicles, and will dispel many misconceptions about the current state of lidar technology and its future prospects.

“Velodyne, a leader in lidar technology, has a unique and bird’s-eye view of where the autonomous mobility industry is headed from a hardware perspective,” said Dr. Gopalan. “Through our conference sessions, we will examine why lidar is necessary for Level 4-5 autonomous vehicles and what role lidar plays in enhancing the performance of Level 2+ ADAS.” He added, “We will also look into what LiDAR technology, which is constantly evolving, can and cannot do in the future.”

Dr. Gopalan's conference session, "The Essential Role of Lidar Technology in Shaping the Future of Autonomous Vehicles," will be held in Conference Room C on November 15 from 8:40 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Dr. Gopalan, who leads advanced product and technology development at Velodyne Lidar, serves as Chief Technology Officer, energizing Velodyne's lidar product line. He is also a seasoned technical expert with extensive experience leading leading global engineering associations developing consumer, networking, and enterprise domain products.


Precise situational awareness applied in various applications
Meanwhile, Dr. Nestinger will discuss how Velodyne Lidar's innovative portfolio of sensors, which provide precise situational awareness, can be applied to a wide range of applications, from forest surveying to autonomous vehicles and embedded ADAS. Additionally, we are reviewing the development of technologies that enhance safety and reliability by integrating additional sensor modalities.

Dr. Nestinger's conference session, "Illuminating the Perception Horizon with Composite 3D Lidar," will be held on November 14th from 5:40 PM to 6:00 PM in Ballroom F.

Dr. Nestinger is responsible for the production, development, and design of Velodyne's world-renowned lidar sensors. He previously served as an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and joined Velodyne Lidar in 2014.