Another 2025 CES innovation award: Lidwave's 4D LiDAR sensor

From: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/768427169/lidwave-s-odem-4d-lidar-sensor-receives-the-prestigious-ces-innovation-award-2025

Lidwave's technology receives acknowledgment once more, with in the form of "CES innovation award" for its Odem 4D LiDAR sensor

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL, December 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lidwave, a pioneer in the field of coherent LiDAR, is proud to share that its revolutionary Odem 4D Sensor has been recognized as an Honoree in the CES Innovation Awards 2025 in the Imaging category. Lidwave, a pioneer in the field of coherent LiDAR, is proud to share that its revolutionary Odem 4D Sensor has been recognized as an Honoree in the CES Innovation Awards 2025 in the Imaging category. “This recognition underscores Odem’s potential to redefine machine perception across industries, enabling smarter, more efficient systems, powered by Lidwave's innovative Finite Coherent Ranging (FCR™) technology” said Yehuda Vidal, Lidwave’s CEO.

At its core, Odem is a 4D coherent LiDAR that delivers both high-resolution 3D spatial data and instantaneous velocity information at the pixel level. This ability to capture an object’s location and motion in real time transforms how machines perceive and respond to their surroundings. From autonomous vehicles and robotics to industrial automation and smart infrastructure, Odem empowers systems with the precision and speed required for decision-making in dynamic environments.
One of Odem’s standout features is its software-defined architecture, which allows users to adapt key parameters - such as field of view, resolution, detection range, and frame rate – to their needs, with no change to the hardware. This flexibility enables industries to test and optimize Odem for their unique applications, making it a powerful tool for innovation across diverse sectors. Whether streamlining factory operations, enhancing transportation systems, or advancing next-generation robotics, Odem is designed to meet the evolving needs of its users.

Beyond its exceptional performance in both short- and long-range applications, Odem represents a breakthrough in scalability and affordability. By integrating a complete LiDAR system - including lasers, amplifiers, receivers, and optical routing - onto a single chip, Lidwave has made high-performance sensing technology accessible at scale. This achievement addresses one of the industry’s most critical challenges, ensuring that advanced LiDAR solutions can be deployed widely and cost-effectively.
Reliability is at the heart of Odem’s design. Built to perform under all conditions—including total darkness, glaring sunlight, fog, and dust—Odem ensures consistent and accurate detection in even the most challenging scenarios. Its robustness makes it an indispensable solution for demanding applications where precision and dependability are essential.

“We are thrilled to receive this recognition for Odem,” said Yehuda Vidal, CEO of Lidwave. “This sensor combines advanced capabilities with unmatched scalability and reliability. Its ability to provide detailed spatial and motion data in real time, while being scalable and cost-effective, is a game-changer for industries worldwide.”

“This award highlights Odem’s transformative impact,” added Dr. Yossi Kabessa, Lidwave’s CTO. “With its 4D data capabilities and flexibility, Odem empowers industries to adopt cutting-edge sensing solutions that drive innovation and progress.”

“This acknowledgment joins the feedback we get from our partners in various fields,” said Nitsan Avivi, Head of Business Development at Lidwave. “ and makes it clear that Odem will have an enormous impact on machine vision. Its unique capabilities and scalability are paving the way for new use cases, expanding the horizons of LiDAR applications”  

SOLiDVUE wins CES 2025 innovation award for solid-state LiDAR

From PR Newswire: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/solidvue-sets-new-standards-with-ces-innovation-award-winning-high-resolution-lidar-sensor-ic-sl-2-2-302329805.html

SOLiDVUE Sets New Standards with CES Innovation Award-Winning High-Resolution LiDAR Sensor IC, 'SL-2.2'

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SOLiDVUE, Korea's exclusive enterprise specialized in CMOS LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor IC development, announced that its groundbreaking single-chip LiDAR sensor IC, the SL-2.2, boasting a world-first 400x128 resolution, has been honored with the CES Innovation Award® at CES 2025.

LiDAR is a next-generation core component for autonomous vehicles and robotics, capable of precisely measuring the shape and distance of objects to output 3D images. This technology enables accurate object recognition for applications such as autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, security cameras, and traffic management systems.

Established in 2020, SOLiDVUE focuses on designing SoCs (System-on-Chip) for LiDAR sensors, which form the core of a LiDAR system. "While mechanical LiDAR has been the standard, the latest trend is to replace it with semiconductor chips," said co-CEO, Jung-Hoon Chun. SOLiDVUE is the only company in South Korea to have developed LiDAR sensors that completely replace mechanical components with semiconductor technology.

SOLiDVUE's LiDAR sensors are compatible with solid-state LiDAR systems, which are 10 times smaller and 100 times cheaper than traditional mechanical LiDAR systems. "Our sensors offer ultra-compact chip solution compared to competitors, but their performance is not just on par—it's superior," co-CEO, Jaehyuk Choi stated confidently.

The company's proprietary technologies, such as CMOS SPAD (Single Photon Avalanche Diode) technology, single-chip sensor architecture, and image signal processor, underpin its competitive edge. CMOS SPAD technology enhances measurement accuracy by detecting sparse photons even the single-photon level. Globally, only a few companies, including SOLiDVUE, possess such single-chip sensor technology.

SOLiDVUE's technological prowess has been repeatedly acknowledged at the IEEE ISSCC (International Solid-State Circuits Conference), marking a remarkable achievement for a Korean fabless company. Furthermore, the recent CES Innovation Award has once again affirmed its prominence in the LiDAR sensor industry.

SOLiDVUE's award-winning SL-2.2 pushes the boundaries of resolution with its ability to output high-resolution 3D images up to 400x128 pixels, surpassing the 200x116 resolution of existing products. The SL-2.2 can detect objects up to 200 meters away with an exceptional 99.9% accuracy.

As a single-chip sensor, the SL-2.2 is fabricated using standard CMOS semiconductor processes and benefits from SOLiDVUE's proprietary ultra-miniaturization technology. The sensor core measures just 0.9cm x 0.9cm and is packaged in a compact 1.4cm x 1.4cm BGA-type package, enabling seamless integration into various LiDAR systems. Its single-chip design reduces power consumption, enhancing energy efficiency and ensuring high reliability.

The SL-2.2 is a successor to the company's first product, the SV-110, which features a 200x116 resolution and a 128-meter detection range. The SL-2.2 is scheduled for an official release in 2025 and is expected to play a pivotal role in advancing LiDAR technology across applications such as autonomous vehicles, robotics, drones, and smart cities.

Co-CEO Jaehyuk Choi emphasized, "At SOLiDVUE, we are actively collaborating with numerous domestic and international companies and research institutions to push the boundaries of LiDAR technology. With the rapidly growing demand for LiDAR, we are committed to continuously expanding our product lineup to meet diverse market needs. Our mission is to lead the LiDAR industry by delivering innovative solutions that address the evolving challenges of tomorrow."