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Charles Boulanger, CEOLeddarTech provides a versatile, scalable Auto & Mobility LiDAR platform based on its unique LeddarEngine, which consists of a suite of automotive-grade and functional safety certified systems on chip (SoC), that works in tandem with the LeddarSP signal processing software. The platform is used by some of the largest global automotive tier-1 suppliers to design their LiDAR solutions for OEMs. At the core of the platform, LeddarTech’s proprietary LiDAR signal processing technology delivers significant and distinct cost, performance and reliability advantages, and supports a variety of LiDAR designs and technologies, making it highly scalable and flexible.
LeddarTech's patented technology allows us to reach the performance levels expected by the automotive industry using more affordable LiDAR designs
LeddarTech’s expertise in signal processing is so compelling that some LiDAR vendors are looking into using it to improve the performance of their LiDAR designs. Further, the company's unique business model allows it to build and integrate LiDAR technology into production vehicles seamlessly which is otherwise, a complex undertaking requiring expertise at all level of the automotive value chain. “Instead of developing and delivering a finished product and ramping-up manufacturing by itself, LeddarTech has chosen to focus on its core expertise, and partner with tier-1 manufacturers to bring a variety of LiDAR solutions to market and develop a broad ecosystem of LiDAR components and software suppliers that are compatible with our LeddarEngine offering,” says Boulanger.
This combination of proprietary technology and distinctive business approach provides LeddarTech a sustainable competitive advantage that is difficult for its competitors to overcome. The company also invests heavily in R&D to maintain and enhance its technological leadership and differentiation and recently announced new R&D centers in Linz, Austria, and Toronto, Canada, as well as Montreal, Canada which is due to open in 2019.
Founded more than a decade ago with the aim of making LiDAR more affordable and easier to deploy in a wide variety of applications, LeddarTech has come a long way in enabling LiDAR designs that are compact, robust, reliable, and provide unbeatable performance-to-cost ratios. Moving ahead, the company aims to bring its technology into production cars and other mobility platforms with the goal of becoming the most widely deployed LiDAR platform. They will also be working toward enhancing LiDAR technology’s capability and benefits through sustained R&D and a comprehensive development roadmap aligned with auto and mobility requirements for both the short and the longer term. Boulanger informs, “We aim to have our LiDAR Technology deployed in production vehicles to enable active safety, driver assistance and, eventually, autonomous driving capabilities.”
LeddarTech News
LeddarTech Marks its Continuous Presence at LiDAR Auto and Mobility Technology Conferences, 2019
FREMONT, CA: Although technologies have been tested and deployed on vehicles, there is still a strong consensus in the industry that sensors have many limitations and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) will be required to implement autonomous driving capabilities in vehicles. LeddarTech comes into picture here by addressing the challenges of effectively rendering LiDAR technology in automotive. Intending to reach at a wider audience with its flagship LiDAR platform, LeddarTech is participating in the series of North American conferences on LiDAR Auto and Mobility Technology through June with its senior executives delivering presentations. Read More
Coast Autonomous optimizes self-driving Vehicle Safety with LeddarTech Cocoon Lidar
QUEBEC CITY - LeddarTech®, an industry leader in automotive and mobility LiDAR technology, is pleased to announce that COAST Autonomous has selected LeddarTech for its autonomous shuttles. COAST Autonomous, founded by veterans of the self-driving industry, chose LeddarTech’s technology because of its ability to deliver enhanced safety for COAST Autonomous’ vehicles. The robustness and reliability of LeddarTech’s solid-state technology meet today’s demanding mobility conditions and makes it the technology of choice toward preventing collisions in stop-and-go applications by eliminating dead zones left by other sensing technologies.
COAST Autonomous has developed self-driving vehicles that integrate several detection technologies, including LiDAR, RADAR, and camera. LeddarTech’s LiDAR provides full coverage with no dead zones within the entire perimeter of the vehicle, also referred to as the cocoon. This protects vulnerable road users such as pedestrians who may approach the vehicle in stop-and-go situations. LeddarTech’s cocoon LiDAR provides a unique solution enabling safe, fully autonomous vehicles. “With the intent of providing the safest rides to our passengers, our selection of detection technologies takes into consideration the maturity of the partners we work with and their ability to consistently deliver on their promises,” stated Pierre Lefevre, Chief Technology Officer at COAST Autonomous. “With more than a decade of experience building LiDAR sensors, LeddarTech is the perfect partner for us and has consistently shown it could exceed our expectations.”
“We are honored that our cocoon LiDAR solutions were selected and trusted by COAST Autonomous to be part of its self-driving vehicles,” stated Adrian Pierce, VP of Global Sales & Business Development of LeddarTech. He went on to say, “COAST has an amazing track record with over 60 trials in 7 different countries and impressive history of transporting over 120,000 passengers. The first element of Coast’s charter is safety first, and the deployment of LeddarTech’s cocoon LiDAR supports that charter and the commitment Coast makes to their customers.” Mr. Pierce concluded that “making mobility applications safer is at the core of our DNA. Our technology offers the right balance of performance and cost-effectiveness and is ready for deployment today.”
COAST Autonomous has developed self-driving vehicles that integrate several detection technologies, including LiDAR, RADAR, and camera. LeddarTech’s LiDAR provides full coverage with no dead zones within the entire perimeter of the vehicle, also referred to as the cocoon. This protects vulnerable road users such as pedestrians who may approach the vehicle in stop-and-go situations. LeddarTech’s cocoon LiDAR provides a unique solution enabling safe, fully autonomous vehicles. “With the intent of providing the safest rides to our passengers, our selection of detection technologies takes into consideration the maturity of the partners we work with and their ability to consistently deliver on their promises,” stated Pierre Lefevre, Chief Technology Officer at COAST Autonomous. “With more than a decade of experience building LiDAR sensors, LeddarTech is the perfect partner for us and has consistently shown it could exceed our expectations.”
“We are honored that our cocoon LiDAR solutions were selected and trusted by COAST Autonomous to be part of its self-driving vehicles,” stated Adrian Pierce, VP of Global Sales & Business Development of LeddarTech. He went on to say, “COAST has an amazing track record with over 60 trials in 7 different countries and impressive history of transporting over 120,000 passengers. The first element of Coast’s charter is safety first, and the deployment of LeddarTech’s cocoon LiDAR supports that charter and the commitment Coast makes to their customers.” Mr. Pierce concluded that “making mobility applications safer is at the core of our DNA. Our technology offers the right balance of performance and cost-effectiveness and is ready for deployment today.”
