Autoliv Enters LiDAR Commercialization Agreement with Velodyne
(Stockholm, Sweden, July 3, 2017) – – – Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, have signed an agreement with Velodyne LiDAR, Inc., the leading supplier of LiDAR technology, to commercialize LiDAR, a critical sensor for autonomous cars. Velodyne will support Autoliv in the development of an automotive grade LiDAR. The first applications will be in the RoboTaxi segment.
Pursuant to the agreement, Autoliv will develop and market a scalable auto-grade LiDAR sensor using Velodyne’s core 3D software technology and proprietary LiDAR ASIC engine coupled with Autoliv’s component development and verification capability. Both companies will contribute key components, technologies, know-how and other intellectual property needed to optimize a next generation of affordable, high performance LiDARs for the automotive market. Autoliv will also serve as the primary commercial and technical interface to customers for awarded business.
“LiDAR is an important sensor for cars to drive safely by themselves. Autoliv’s vast experience in automotive design and testing and high volume manufacturing capability coupled with Velodyne’s leadership position in LiDAR technology, will fast-track the commercialization of LiDAR for traditional automotive customers and mobility providers”, says Johan Löfvenholm, President, Autoliv Electronics. “Autoliv’s commitment to quality, robustness, and user experience will create the trust needed to emerge as a winner in the transforming automotive industry,” he continued.
Inquiries:
Thomas Jönsson, Vice President Corporate Communications. Tel: +46 8 587 206 27
About Autoliv
Autoliv, Inc., the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, develops and manufactures automotive safety systems for all major automotive manufacturers in the world. Together with its joint ventures, Autoliv has more than 80 facilities and 70,000 employees in 27 countries. In addition, the Company has 22 technical centers in ten countries around the world, with 19 test tracks, more than any other automotive safety supplier. Sales in 2016 amounted to about US $10.1 billion. The Company's shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ALV) and its Swedish Depository Receipts on the Nasdaq Stockholm (ALIV sdb). For more information about Autoliv, please visit our company website at www.autoliv.com.
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