- Hesai Group (HSAI, Financial) secures a significant collaboration with Pony.ai, equipping their seventh-generation Robotaxis with four AT128 lidar sensors per vehicle.
- The AT128 lidar offers advanced features such as a 120° high-resolution field of view and 1.53 million points of data per second.
- Pony.ai's new platform boasts a 70% reduction in bill-of-materials costs and a tenfold safety improvement over human drivers.
Hesai Group (HSAI), recognized for its pioneering lidar technology, has been selected to provide its AT128 lidar sensors for Pony AI's seventh-generation Robotaxi fleet. Each Robotaxi will incorporate four of these sensors, underscoring Hesai's crucial role in advancing autonomous vehicle technology.
This announcement coincided with the debut of Pony.ai's L4 autonomous driving platform at the Shanghai Auto Show. The platform, slated for use across three new Robotaxi models, is notable for its 100% automotive-grade ADK, significantly reducing the bill-of-materials costs by 70% compared to previous models, and achieving over 500,000 hours of real-world autonomous operation.
The AT128 lidar sensor delivers a 120° ultra-high-resolution field of view, 200-meter detection range, and 1.53 million points of data per second, ensuring thorough 360° obstacle detection for safe operation in complex traffic scenarios. This capability bolsters Pony.ai's system as the world's first full-scenario, fully driverless L4 autonomy.
This partnership marks a milestone for Hesai, reinforcing its position in the autonomous driving industry and demonstrating its commitment to next-generation sensor technology. As Pony.ai transitions toward the scaled production of its Robotaxi fleet, this collaboration highlights the growing demand and potential for advanced lidar solutions in autonomous vehicles.
