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PACCAR (PCAR) Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Rise

PACCAR Inc.’s PCAR fourth-quarter 2018 earnings were $1.65 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.57. Results were aided by quality products and services, record heavy-duty truck market share in Europe, strong global truck markets, and solid aftermarket parts’ results. Earnings per share in the prior-year quarter were $1.67. Excluding the one-time tax benefits,… Continue reading PACCAR (PCAR) Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Rise

Harley-Davidson (HOG) Q4 Earnings and; Revenues Miss Estimates

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French group Faurecia to launch tender offer for Clarion acquisition

PARIS (Reuters) – French car parts company Faurecia said it would launch on Jan. 30 its tender offer to buy out Japanese car navigation system maker Clarion as part of its previously announced $1.3 billion (£989.12 million) takeover of Clarion from Hitachi. The Clarion takeover is the latest in a flurry of deals among car… Continue reading French group Faurecia to launch tender offer for Clarion acquisition

Taking Deep Learning to Heart: Startup Using AI to Improve Heart Disease Diagnosis

Cars need smog tests. Bridges need quality inspections. And humans need health screenings, especially for the heart. That’s because heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. In the United States alone, it’s responsible for about one in four deaths each year. With deep learning, heart disease diagnosis is becoming easier and more accessible… Continue reading Taking Deep Learning to Heart: Startup Using AI to Improve Heart Disease Diagnosis

This Is AEye

Solving the Challenges of Artificial Perception for Autonomous Vehicles
We are the creators of iDAR, the world’s leading artificial perception platform which combines solid-state, agile LiDAR with a low-light HD camera and embedded artificial intelligence to mimic the advanced data structure of the human visual cortex, allowing for safer, more efficient autonomous driving. iDAR’s unique architecture enables industry leading performance in range, scan rate, and resolution.

AEye has demonstrated a range of more 1000m, a scan rate of greater than 100Hz, and the ability to achieve 1 mm scale resolution with true color. And that’s only the beginning! As a company, AEye values integrity, innovation, and a dedication to change the world by bringing sensible, problem-solving ADAS and Mobility perception solutions to market.

What groundbreaking achievements will AEye reach next?

This Is AEye — The Future of Autonomous Vehicles: Part I – Think Like a Robot, Perceive Like a HumanAEye’s iDAR Shatters Both Range and Scan Rate Performance Records for Automotive Grade LiDARThe Future of Autonomous Vehicles: Part II – Blind Technology without Compassion Is RuthlessGartner Names AEye Cool Vendor in AI for Computer VisionLG Electronics and AEye Announce Strategic Partnership to Address Sensing and Perception Needs of ADAS MarketBlair LaCorte Named President of AEyeAEye’s $40M Series B Includes Numerous Automotive Leaders Including Subaru, Hella, LG, and SKAEye Announces Industry Leading Family of Perception Sensors for ADAS SolutionsAEye Introduces Next Generation of Artificial Perception: New Dynamic Vixels™AEye Introduces Advanced Mobility Product for the Autonomous Vehicle Market

IEEE Spectrum Examines LiDAR Wavelength Safety for the Human Eye and Digital Cameras

IEEE Spectrum details why the 1550 nanometer wavelength for LiDAR is safe for the human eye, and calls the industry to work together to ensure multimodal sensor compatibility and interoperability.

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Continental Secures Follow-On Order for Shanghai Metro, in Turn Helping to Avoid Total Gridlock in China

Original equipment manufacturer CRRC continues to rely on Continental’s products Continental air springs enhance ride comfort on Shanghai’s metro Less noise and vibration in the carriages reduce stress levels Shanghai, January 2019. Technology company Continental has generated long-term business with its railway engineering components, securing a follow-on order for future metro projects in the Chinese… Continue reading Continental Secures Follow-On Order for Shanghai Metro, in Turn Helping to Avoid Total Gridlock in China

These 5 automated technologies provide more headaches than help

When Elon Musk famously said in 2017 that “robots will be able to do everything better than us,” he conveniently neglected to propose a timeframe for that future. Because while automated and autonomous systems have become a common sight in 2019, they don’t all do their jobs better than people could. In fact, many of… Continue reading These 5 automated technologies provide more headaches than help

Velodyne Lidar Showcases a Wide Array of Never-Before-Seen Products at CES

Velodyne Lidar Showcases a Wide Array of Never-Before-Seen Products at CESJanuary 3, 2019|In Press Releases|By Albie Jarvis
Velodyne is Everything Lidar, Meeting all Needs for Autonomy and ADAS

Velodyne Velarray’s best-in-class range, resolution, and field of view facilitate robust object detection, allowing for longer braking distance and increased safety.

Velodyne Lidar, Inc. will introduce and demonstrate its breakthrough new lidar sensor technology at CES 2019 in the Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall, booth #9010. Velodyne will present product demonstrations showing how lidar is advancing vehicle autonomy, safety, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The in-booth press conference will announce exciting collaborations and strategic partnerships, never-before-seen products, and customer achievements on Wednesday, January 9, at 11:00 a.m. PST.

“The new products we are unveiling at CES advance Velodyne’s leadership position in providing the smartest, most powerful lidar solutions for autonomy and driver assistance”

Velodyne will showcase a wide array of products that fully meet all of the auto industry’s lidar needs, including new products to address directional and short-range sensing with trailblazing technology and performance. Velodyne will also introduce complete lidar-based safety solutions that incorporate Velodyne hardware and software. For more details, please see the Velodyne CES new product release on Tuesday, January 8, at 9:00 a.m. PST.

“The new products we are unveiling at CES advance Velodyne’s leadership position in providing the smartest, most powerful lidar solutions for autonomy and driver assistance,” said Anand Gopalan, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Velodyne Lidar. “Delivering integrated hardware and software safety solutions is extremely valuable to automakers with the technologies seamlessly working together to provide breakthrough advanced driver assistance systems.”

At CES, live demonstrations of Velodyne’s lidar sensors will show their industry-leading combination of long range, high resolution, and wide field of view. Visitors to the Velodyne booth can experience a lidar point cloud via augmented reality. Velodyne partners also will lead in-booth presentations, unveil new technologies, and demonstrate lidar’s use in autonomy, marine, agriculture, and emerging industries.

Velodyne demonstrations at CES will include:

The Velodyne Alpha Puck sensor is specifically made for autonomous driving and advanced vehicle safety at highway speeds.

Velodyne Alpha Puck™. The culmination of ten years of lidar development and learning from millions of road miles, the Alpha Puck is a sensor specifically made for autonomous driving and advanced vehicle safety at highway speeds. Perfect for Level 4-5 autonomy, the sensor produces an image best described as “stunning,” with the highest resolution data set in the world. It boasts the longest range for highway driving and maximum safety.

Velodyne Velarray™. The Velarray’s best-in-class range, resolution, and field of view facilitate robust object detection, allowing for longer braking distance and increased safety. Designed for seamless vehicle integration, this compact sensor generates a richly-detailed directional image, day or night. It can be concealed within roof lines, in bumpers, and – as demonstrated at CES – behind windshields.

The Velodyne booth will also feature Velodyne’s Augmented Reality demonstration that allows people to experience how autonomous vehicles see the world.

“At CES, people can come to the Velodyne booth to experience how our intelligent lidar sensors are enabling autonomous vehicles on the road today,” said Mike Jellen, president and chief commercial officer of Velodyne Lidar. “They can see how Velodyne’s rich computer perception data helps determine the safest way to navigate and direct a self-driving vehicle. Visitors to our booth can also learn how Velodyne’s versatile lidar sensors are utilized in a myriad of trailblazing applications in addition to self-driving cars and driver assistance, including unmanned aerial vehicles, mapping, industrial safety, robotics, security, and more.”

Velodyne’s Augmented Reality demonstration allows people to experience how autonomous vehicles see the world.

Cutting-Edge Customer and Partner Solutions

Velodyne will present products and presentations from its network of customers and partners that are using lidar technology in a range of innovative solutions. These partners include Accur8vision, AGC, Apex.AI, AutonomouStuff, DeepMap, Local Motors, MechaSpin, and Paracosm.

Accur8vision. Equipped with Velodyne lidar, Accur8vision provides an innovative approach to the security sector. Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that protects an entire area needing to be secured, compared to perimetric detection which only guards the boundary. With Accur8vision and Velodyne lidar sensors, any intruder who enters the guarded area will never go undetected.

AGC. A world-leading supplier of flat, automotive, and display glass, as well as chemicals and other high-tech materials and components, AGC will showcase windshield technology from its WIDEYE task force. Wideye™ is focused on autonomous vehicles and solid-state lidar integration solutions. Combined with the Velarray™ sensor for an interactive demo in Velodyne’s booth, WIDEYE’s infrared transparent automotive-grade glass provides an ADAS and autonomous solution featuring both seamless design and safer perception.

Apex.AI. Apex.AI builds reliable, safe, and certified software for autonomous vehicles and other autonomous mobility systems. Apex.OS is an SDK compatible ROS 2 (Robot Operating System). It provides a production-grade, safety-certified real-time framework for developing safe and secure autonomous vehicle applications. Apex.Autonomy provides functional building blocks for autonomous vehicles on top of Apex.OS, such as libraries for 3D lidar perception including integration of Velodyne lidars.

AutonomouStuff. AutonomouStuff provides the best R&D platforms, products, software, and engineering services to aid in the advancement of robotics and autonomy. The company has provided solutions for automated driving to thousands of customers worldwide. In order to continue to rise up, companies must surround themselves with the best. This industry is no different. That is why AutonomouStuff chooses to surround itself with a market leader like Velodyne.

DeepMap. HD mapping is a crucial piece of the autonomous vehicle stack that needs to be robust, reliable, and highly scalable. DeepMap provides state-of-the-art mapping and localization to autonomous vehicles as a service. DeepMap helps its customers expedite their autonomous vehicle technology development in a safe and scalable way. Velodyne’s lidar is widely used by DeepMap and its customers for autonomous driving as well as mapping and localization.

Local Motors by LMI. Local Motors will show the world’s first co-created, electric, and self-driving shuttle, Olli. On display will be a current R&D prototype made of a nearly 90 percent 3D-Printed Olli and integrates a range of Velodyne sensors. Local Motors partnered with Velodyne to showcase how Velodyne sensors allow Olli to not only see in 360 degrees, but also ensures coverage of multiple overlapping areas at greater distance with more reliability.

MechaSpin. An industry-leading lidar sensor integrator, MechaSpin will showcase how it has utilized Velodyne’s lidar technology to develop an ecosystem of capabilities to provide solutions in the maritime, intermodal, agriculture, and material handling industries. MechaSpin’s proprietary MSx Processing Engine enables rapid adoption and integration of lidar sensor technology for custom applications.

Paracosm. Paracosm, a division of Occipital, develops PX-80, a handheld 3D mapping device that captures large-scale indoor and outdoor spaces in minutes using Velodyne’s Puck™ sensor. Its CES presentation will highlight exciting, real-world customer use cases from scanning aircraft hangars to the Amazon rainforest for a virtual reality film.

For more information on Velodyne and to download news releases, photos, and videos, please visit https://velodynelidar.com/newsroom/. Media can schedule an executive interview or product demo by contacting Robin Carr at Landis Communications Inc. (415-971-3991; velodyne@landispr.com).

About Velodyne Lidar

Velodyne provides the smartest, most powerful lidar solutions for autonomy and driver assistance. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in San Jose, Calif., Velodyne is known worldwide for its portfolio of breakthrough lidar sensor technologies. In 2005, Velodyne’s Founder and CEO, David Hall, invented real-time surround view lidar systems, revolutionizing perception and autonomy for automotive, new mobility, mapping, robotics, and security. Velodyne’s high-performance product line includes a broad range of sensing solutions, including the cost-effective Puck™, the versatile Ultra Puck™, the perfect for L4-L5 autonomy Alpha Puck™ and the directional view Velarray™.