• ASTech Autonomy

    This section spotlights the latest news, in-depth articles, and expert insights into the technology fueling the evolving field of autonomous solutions.

    Highlights

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    FIGURE 1. Autonomous driving has taken the technology within vehicles to a new level.
    Peter Fretty
    May 12, 2022
    As interest in autonomy spikes, LiDAR’s potential role creates interesting opportunities for technology companies willing to wager on the future of mobility.
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    June 22, 2022
    The LX02 VCSEL line beam transmitter module for integration into LiDAR systems is the successor of the company’s LX01 model.
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    In a new partnership between STMicroelectronics and Metalenz, ST will replace multi-element optical systems with the Metalenz optics solution.
    Peter Fretty
    June 13, 2022
    A recently announced partnership between Metalenz and STMicroelectronics marks optical revolutions for the 3D sensor market.
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    FIGURE 1. VCSEL arrays above 940 nm like this one from TRUMPF can operate across a broader temperature range and improve robustness and service life in NIR applications like facial recognition on consumer devices.
    The latest generation of VCSEL chips have evolved from their origin in telecom and datacom to use in advanced 3D sensing applications, such as facial recognition, automotive LiDAR...
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    FIGURE 1. The 8R autonomous tractor is currently designed for soil tilling, which can free up farmers for more difficult tasks.
    Justine Murphy
    April 19, 2022
    The future of farming lies in the agriculture industry’s ability to advance and evolve. From autonomous tractors to drones, advanced technology is changing the landscape.

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    TeraXion’s laser offerings complement Indie Semiconductor’s lidar solutions for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles.
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    Aug. 13, 2021
    The FocusFlux LX01 VCSEL line beam transmitter module combines a multi-junction, 905 nm VCSEL with optical beam shaping technology.
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    Quanergy, which provides lidar sensors and 3D perception software, has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with CITIC Capital Acquisition.