Editorial · February 2023
It’s only February, yet it’s already clear that 2023 is the year when lidars and hands-off driving assistance systems move out from the lab and onto the roads…this is DVN’s primary main takeaway from CES 2023!
In this edition of the DVN-Lidar Newsletter, you will find our custom-tailored coverage of this year’s CES. Lidar, artificial intelligence, and automated driving were front and center this year. Many companies showcased their latest lidar innovations for driver assistance and autonomous vehicles, as well as other sectors like home automation, augmented reality, and urban infrastructure.
We see leading ADAS suppliers roaring to market with products like Mobileye’s hands-off automated driving systems (both eyes-on-road like Tesla’s ‘Autopilot’ and eyes-free like Mercedes’ Drive Pilot), and Bosch’s L4 valet parking system. Naturally, lidar is a crucial, central component for L3 and L4 systems.
We bring you our interview with Manuel Ligges, in charge of optical systems at Fraunhofer IMS. Take a look and see his insights on developing Lidar components and applications. And of course, you will find our monthly lidar news, including a presentation of the lidar coalition in the US, and recent innovations regarding lidar products and components.
Be sure and save the dates for these don’t-miss DVN events:
- DVN-L Deep Dive I (Europe): 27-28 February at Dorint Wiesbaden (docket in this Newsletter)
- DVN-L Deep Dive II (Europe or Asia): end of May
- DVN-L Deep Dive III (USA): end of August
- DVN-L Conference (Europe): 29-30 November at Dorint Pallas Wiesbaden
We’re ever so glad you’re here with us in the DVN lidar community. Enjoy this newsletter!
All best,
Alain Servel
DVN LIDAR ADVISOR
NB: Our newsletter is published the first Wednesday of each month (apologies for this month’s delay)