“Thanks to the consortium’s joint strengths and the industrial backing of the national coordinators IDNEO and Dongwon Industries Ltd., we are laying the ground for LiDAR to enter the automotive application field,” said CEO and co-founder of Ommatidia LiDAR, Dr. Eduardo Margallo Balbás. “Autonomous vehicles are now a reality and not just an idea on paper. We are addressing specific challenges such as scalability and limited resolution in long-range imaging. It is vital to ensure enhanced data accuracy, reliability, and safety, especially in challenging weather conditions.”
Dr. Margallo continued, “With our partners, we see incredible LiDAR potential for in-cabin functionality. LiDAR can provide high resolution, vital sign monitoring, and broad viewing angles. We are dedicated to providing the best technology for passenger safety and elevated comfort inside autonomous vehicles.”
Project goals will focus on advancing Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) technology. The new products emerging from this extensive R&D initiative will usher a new era in automotive LiDAR.