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[CES 2022] Korean Autonomous Driving Startups Make Global Impact
Korean autonomous driving startups are introducing future-leading technologies and exploring overseas demand at CES 2022. Companies in various fields such as sensors, perception software (SW), and autonomous driving simulation are showcasing their technologies. Autonomous driving is not only a key driver of the future car era but also a growing area of demand for related technologies in smart cities, offering high growth potential for companies.
According to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) on January 4, more than 10 domestic autonomous driving startups are participating in CES 2022.
AutoL, a startup established within Hyundai Motor Group, is displaying its in-development 32-channel LiDAR 'G32' for long-distance use of 300m and the 32-channel LiDAR 'M32' for mid-range use with a detection range of 150m. These LiDAR systems are expected to enter mass production in 2024.
KanefusaCom, which first mass-produced industrial LiDAR in Korea in 2018, has set up a booth. It is unveiling two short-range LiDARs based on Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology, scheduled for mass production in the first half of the year. Additionally, it is showcasing a 16-channel LiDAR sensor for vehicles and 1-4 channel industrial LiDAR.
AITRICS Automotive is displaying five Flash LiDARs, including a Flash LiDAR integrated with a headlamp currently under joint development with a major automotive company. LiDARs for rear and side use, F07 and F25, are being presented through on-site demonstration events. AITRICS is targeting niche markets rather than the highly competitive and technologically demanding forward LiDAR market.
S-Oil Systems Lab is looking for customers for its stationary LiDAR 'ML,' which won the CES Innovation Award last year. It addresses the limitations of stationary LiDAR related to distance and angular issues. It has a maximum angle of 180 degrees and a maximum detection range of 200m. Infoworks is presenting its FMCW 4D LiDAR, which has advantages in terms of being less affected by weather conditions such as rain, snow, fog, and dust compared to pulse LiDAR. A live comparison demonstration will be available on-site.
BitSensing's flagship product is the 4D imaging radar 'Air 4D,' which won the CES 2022 Innovation Award. It can detect 128 vehicles simultaneously at a distance of over 300m, generating high-resolution radar images to identify objects into nine types.
Smart Radar Systems is welcoming customers with its 4D imaging radar 'Retina.' It can be applied in various fields such as vehicles, mobility, robot smart cities, and industrial applications. Retina for smart cities is expected to enter mass production in March after certification.
Autonomous driving software companies are also participating. Seoul Robotics is showcasing its 3D perception platform 'SENSR.' SENSR has partnered with a majority of LiDAR companies such as Velodyne, Hesai, Ouster, and Aeye, ensuring high versatility. It provides solutions applicable to various fields, including autonomous driving, smart infrastructure, mobility, robotics, and aviation.
Viewrun Technology is also trying to attract customers for its 3D perception software. Key products include 'View.One' for autonomous driving, 'View.Two' for smart cities, and a customized solution 'View.X' for unmanned ships, robots, etc. Morai is unveiling its new product 'Morai SIM Cloud.' It is a cloud-based autonomous driving simulation that supports testing on the web without installing programs. The simulation helps autonomous driving technology companies verify their technology in virtual space before road testing.
Professor Jung Goo-min of Kookmin University stated, "Autonomous driving is a globally recognized technology," emphasizing the need for continuous efforts to secure customers not only in the domestic market but also in the international market.
Journalist Jin Park, jin@etnews.com
View original article : https://www.etnews.com/20220104000084
