Seoul Robotics and Mando Collaborate to Mass-produce 3D LiDAR and Imaging Radar

According to foreign media reports, Seoul Robotics, a 3D computer vision company that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to promote the development of future mobile travel, announced a partnership with Mando to mass-produce LiDAR and imaging radar products. By combining Seoul Robotics' 3D perception software platform with Mando's smart sensors, the two parties will jointly develop an all-in-one, hardware-software 3D sensor solution that can be applied to travel applications such as self-driving cars, smart cities, smart factories and unmanned robots.

With the increasing interest in autonomous driving in various industries and the continuous reduction in the cost of 3D sensors, the global LiDAR market is expected to grow sharply in the next few years. By 2025, the market size will reach 3 billion US dollars, with a compound annual growth rate of nearly 18%. As a result, smart sensors have been rapidly developed and deployed in all walks of life. In the field of mobile travel, the functions of LiDAR and 3D sensors have gone far beyond identifying vehicles and people. They can also understand more complex scenes, understand the environment in detail, and better locate and predict, thereby achieving safer and more accurate applications.

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“The benefits of advanced LIDAR sensors can only be realized when the sensor is matched with a perception software platform of the same caliber, while continuously upgrading and improving the software,” said HanBin Lee, CEO of Seoul Robotics. “With the accelerating pace of technological advancement and the growing demand for resources, it is difficult for companies to develop hardware and software solutions for 3D sensors while remaining competitive. Our collaboration with Mando is designed to address this challenge. This collaboration is the first time that 3D perception software has been introduced from outside the manufacturer to enable mass production of LiDAR and imaging radar. By working with Mando, Seoul Robotics will combine advanced LiDAR and imaging radar with industry-leading perception software solutions to accelerate the global adoption of autonomous driving and build a more efficient and safe world.”

Seoul Robotics’ proprietary software SENSR™ uses machine learning to accurately analyze and interpret 3D LiDAR and imaging radar data for multiple applications including ADAS, autonomous driving, V2X communications, traffic safety, retail analytics, smart cities, etc. The software is compatible with more than 70 different types and models of 3D sensors and supports a range of functions from basic tracking and monitoring to autonomous driving.

SENSR software is uniquely equipped with LiDAR and imaging radar mobility products, with the following features:

• Static and dynamic object classification: SENSR can better understand different categories of static and dynamic objects and is an important component of vehicle-mounted and infrastructure sensors;

  
  

• Precise positioning using only GPS: SENSR can accurately identify traffic infrastructure such as curbs, sidewalks and road obstacles without the need for high-definition maps;

  
  

• Weather Filtering AI: Most LiDAR and 3D data solutions are severely affected in adverse weather conditions, such as rain and snow, but SENSR can still collect and interpret data.

Kang Hyung-jin, head of Mando's Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) R&D Center, said: "With the continuous development of semiconductor technology, the application and number of high-performance smart sensors are expected to grow rapidly in the future, especially image radar and LiDAR, which require advanced artificial intelligence recognition software technology."