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- Title
Evolution of laser technology for automotive LiDAR, an industrial viewpoint.
- Authors
Liang, Dong; Zhang, Cheng; Zhang, Pengfei; Liu, Song; Li, Huijie; Niu, Shouzhu; Rao, Ryan Z.; Zhao, Li; Chen, Xiaochi; Li, Hanxuan; Huo, Yijie
- Abstract
From an industry perspective, the past decade has been a whirlwind of innovation in automotive light detection and ranging (LiDAR). Numerous laser technologies and system solutions have been fiercely competing for market share. However, recent trends suggest a growing convergence on vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) and antireflective VCSEL (AR-VCSEL) based solutions. This commentary, rooted in the practical realities of the industry, examines the historical trajectory of industrial laser technology for commercial automotive LiDAR. It specifically focuses on the recent applications of VCSEL/AR-VCSEL technologies and their future prospects. Liang et al. present an industrial perspective on the evolving landscape of laser technology used in advanced LiDAR systems. The authors discuss recent trends, practical considerations within the industry, current challenges, and potential solutions, explicitly focusing on VCSEL/AR-VCSEL-based technologies and their strong potential for commercial LiDAR applications.
- Subjects
OPTICAL radar; SURFACE emitting lasers; LIDAR; INDUSTRIAL lasers; MARKET share
- Publication
Nature Communications, 2024, Vol 15, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
2041-1723
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/s41467-024-51975-6