Hesai Technology is a global leader in lidar solutions that help machines perceive and understand their surroundings. The company’s products are used in both automotive and robotics applications. Lidar sensors generate precise three-dimensional maps by using laser pulses to measure distances. This capability is essential for vehicles and autonomous systems that must operate safely without human control. Hesai’s lidar products support passenger and commercial vehicles with advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving systems while also serving non-automotive sectors such as robotics, including last-mile delivery robots and automated guided vehicles.
By integrating in-house manufacturing with research, design, and development, Hesai iterates products quickly while maintaining strong performance, reliable quality, and competitive pricing. The company’s solutions draw on expertise in optics, mechanics, and electronics, ensuring products meet demanding requirements across multiple industries. Offices in Shanghai, Palo Alto, and Stuttgart allow Hesai to work closely with customers around the world and provide local support for engineering and integration needs.
Automotive Sensing for Safety and Autonomy
Hesai’s lidar systems play a critical role in automotive sensing, where vehicles use multiple sensors to perceive their environment. Radar and cameras provide useful data, but lidar delivers high-resolution depth information that helps vehicles detect objects at long range with fine detail. Car manufacturers and technology developers use Hesai lidar to support advanced driver-assistance functions such as automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane change support. Autonomous vehicle developers rely on lidar to construct accurate three-dimensional views of the road.
The company’s automotive lidar products meet rigorous standards for range, field of view, and reliability so vehicles can identify other cars, pedestrians, cyclists, and obstacles at highway speeds and in varied environmental conditions. Hardware and embedded software work together to capture and interpret laser data in real time, giving vehicle control systems the information they need to react quickly to changing situations. Hesai’s products support different levels of vehicle automation, from assisted driving to higher-level autonomous functionality.
Robotics and Non-Automotive Applications
Hesai’s lidar products are also widely used in robotics and other non-automotive applications. Delivery robots navigating urban streets rely on lidar to detect obstacles such as pedestrians, curbs, and street furniture, while automated guided vehicles in warehouses use the sensors to avoid racks, equipment, and people. Lidar provides precise mapping and navigation capabilities that allow robots to move efficiently and safely.
The same lidar technologies used in vehicles can be adapted for robotics, but developers often require smaller form factors and indoor operation capabilities. Hesai lidar products offer flexible configurations and high data rates, making it possible to match sensor performance to the needs of specific machines. Lidar is also used in industrial applications such as mapping, inspection, and monitoring infrastructure, where accurate three-dimensional data supports analytics, planning, and operational efficiency.
Integrated Technology and Global Reach
Hesai’s success comes from its integrated technology and global presence. Research, design, and manufacturing are developed under a single process, allowing rapid testing, product refinement, and scaled production while maintaining quality and cost control. Expertise in optics ensures strong laser signal performance, mechanical engineering guarantees robust sensor housings, and electronics provide high-speed data capture and processing for real-time perception.
Operating offices in Shanghai, Palo Alto, and Stuttgart allows the company to work directly with customers and partners worldwide. Hesai serves clients in more than 40 countries, demonstrating the broad adoption of its lidar products. Commercially validated solutions undergo extensive testing and field trials, giving users confidence that sensors will perform reliably in real-world conditions. Whether vehicles are navigating busy roads or robots are operating in industrial environments, Hesai lidar products deliver fast, accurate, and dependable spatial data.
Lidar’s Role in Autonomous Systems
Lidar technology is essential for autonomous vehicles and automated machines because it provides detailed spatial information that supports perception and planning. As vehicles and robots operate with greater autonomy, the need for high-resolution sensors grows. Hesai contributes to this evolution by delivering products that meet real-world requirements.
Advances in laser hardware, signal processing, and miniaturization have made lidar more capable and more affordable, broadening its use across industries. Manufacturers and developers can design machines that perceive their surroundings in detail, improving safety and operational efficiency. Hesai’s lidar products support a wide range of applications, from driver-assistance systems in cars to delivery and warehouse robots, demonstrating the versatility and value of three-dimensional sensing.
David Li, Co-Founder & CEO, Hesai Technology
