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LiDAR is considered a core technology, the ‘eyes’ of the car, in autonomous driving technology. However, traditional LiDAR faced challenges such as large size and limited durability, making it difficult for universal application. AutoL, a startup spun off from Hyundai, has developed LiDAR technology that addresses these issues and is making a mark in the autonomous driving market. This is reported by Journalist Jo Hyeong-geun.
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A device attached to the vehicle detects obstacles to assist the driver in autonomous driving.
Developed by AutoL, a startup spun off from Hyundai, this LiDAR sensor is used in the Level 3 autonomous driving stage.
Unlike radar using radio waves, LiDAR detects objects using light and measures distances.
LiDAR is considered a crucial technology for autonomous vehicles, filling the resolution gap left by radar.
[Lee Yong-sung, CEO of AutoL: With the recent opening of the high-level autonomous driving market, there is a need to more precisely understand the driving space of vehicles. LiDAR sensors are gaining attention as a solution.]
However, traditional LiDAR has been criticized for requiring multiple transmitter-receiver modules to increase sensitivity, leading to high costs and increased size, impacting the vehicle’s exterior design.
AutoL has successfully focused on solving these issues by developing a more affordable and compact LiDAR.
[Lee Yong-sung, CEO of AutoL: We have developed technology that can secure detection performance and resolution with just one transmitter-receiver module. As a result, assembly is completed with a single alignment, significantly reducing the price and volume.]
AutoL is developing products that can be integrated into car lamps to avoid compromising the vehicle’s exterior design.
They are also working on high-performance LiDAR tailored for Level 4 and Level 5, the highest levels of autonomous driving.
[Lee Yong-sung, CEO of AutoL: In the next 2-3 years, it is expected that high-performance LiDAR with over 100 channels will be needed. Therefore, we are also conducting advanced development for such products.]
AutoL plans to expand its unique LiDAR technology into areas such as mobility and robotics.
Reporter, Jo Hyeong-geun, Money Today Broadcasting.
