Automotive components manufacturer Marelli and lidar technology specialist Hesai Group have joined forces to integrate Hesai’s lidar technology into Marelli’s headlamp design.
The collaboration aims to blend Hesai’s new ATX lidar technology into Marelli’s automotive lighting solutions to achieve better object detection capabilities without compromising vehicle aesthetics or performance.
Marelli provides two tailored headlamp options. The new ATX lidar is 60% smaller than prior iterations, making it easier to integrate into Marelli’s headlamp design.
The lidar is strategically positioned within the headlamp to ensure comprehensive coverage of the road and surroundings, to improve object detection for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving functionalities.
Placing the lidar within the headlamp, according to the companies, provides protection against debris and the weather, enabling the sensor to perform in various conditions.
“By combining our expertise in headlamp design with Hesai’s industry-leading lidar safety technology, we have co-created a truly integrated solution that elevates safety, style and simplifies option management for future vehicles” said Peter Cao, head of Marelli’s automotive lighting and sensing business, APAC.
“The collaboration between Hesai and Marelli signifies a major step forward in the development and adoption of lidar technology for the automotive industry,” said David Li, co-founder and CEO of Hesai.
“This headlamp-lidar integration paves the way for automotive OEMs to improve vehicle safety in a wide range of models by adding powerful lidar technology without sacrificing vehicle design and for a safer future where intelligent driving systems can be offered as part of nearly any vehicle.”
Marelli plans to showcase live demonstrations of this headlamp concept with Hesai lidar integration at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show on April 25 to May 4.