With the development of autonomous driving technology, in vehicle LiDAR, as one of the key sensors, is facing huge market opportunities. Laser radar generates three-dimensional maps of the surrounding environment by emitting laser beams and measuring the reflected signals. It can provide accurate real-time data, which is crucial to the perception, decision-making and control of the auto drive system.
1. Rapid growth in market demand
According to market research institutions' predictions, the global market for in car LiDAR is expected to exceed $50 billion by 2030. This growth is mainly due to the following factors:
The Development of Autonomous Driving Technology: autonomous vehicle need high-precision and highly reliable sensors to deal with complex road environments. Laser radar has become the industry's first choice because of its advantages in long-distance detection and high-resolution imaging.
The popularization of intelligent driving assistance systems (ADAS)As traditional vehicles move towards intelligence, more and more car manufacturers are equipping their new models with LiDAR systems, especially in high-end and electric vehicles, with a sharp increase in demand.
Cost reductionIn the past, the high cost of LiDAR was the main factor restricting its popularity, but with the advancement of technology and the expansion of production scale, the price of LiDAR gradually decreased, further promoting the expansion of the market.
2. Main application scenarios
auto drive system: The on-board laser radar helps the auto drive system identify surrounding obstacles, pedestrians, traffic signs, etc., and improve the safety and automation level of vehicles through accurate three-dimensional perception. By integrating with other sensors such as cameras and radars, car mounted LiDAR can perform precise navigation in complex road conditions.
Intelligent Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS)Vehicle mounted LiDAR provides ADAS with high-precision obstacle detection, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, and other functions, enhancing the safety and comfort of the driving experience.
Perception in urban and highway environmentsLidar can provide accurate perception data in changing urban environments and highways, not only clear detection during the day, but also effective at night or in adverse weather conditions.
3. Technological Innovation and Development Trends
Miniaturization and integrationIn order to meet the strict requirements of volume and weight for in vehicle applications, in vehicle LiDAR is developing towards miniaturization and integration. By reducing the size of the system, LiDAR can better adapt to automotive design and further reduce costs.
Solid state laser radarCompared to traditional rotating LiDAR, solid-state LiDAR has higher reliability, lower cost, and longer service life, making it a research and development focus for many car manufacturers and LiDAR vendors.
High performance LiDAR: With the progress of technology, the resolution, ranging ability and real-time data processing ability of the laser radar are gradually improved, which makes the laser radar perform well in more complex environments and further improves the reliability of the auto drive system.
4. Continuous competition and innovation
In the market competition of vehicle mounted LiDAR, both domestic and foreign enterprises are increasing their research and development efforts. On the one hand, traditional automotive component suppliers such as Bosch and Continental Group have accelerated the layout of LiDAR; On the other hand, innovative companies focused on LiDAR technology, such as Velodyne and Luminar, compete for market share with advanced technology and products. In the future, LiDAR will further penetrate into more in vehicle applications, including electric vehicles, shared mobility, and other fields.
5. Conclusion
Vehicle mounted LiDAR is on the eve of market explosion. As a key component of autonomous driving technology, it will provide strong technical support for the intelligence and safety of future transportation systems. With the advancement of technology and the continuous growth of market demand, in car LiDAR is expected to enter a golden development period in the next few years, becoming a blue ocean in the billion dollar market.
