Novel Flash LiDAR with SiPM Sensor and Diffraction Optics
- 2025 Honoree in Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility
The Flash LiDAR is a technology designed to enhance the capabilities of high-level autonomous driving. This system operates on the Flash Mode of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) using the Time-of-Flight (ToF) method. The Flash Mode is enabled by Diffraction Optics, which distributes the laser beam across the field of view with a flexible scanning rate up to the kHz range. The integration of a CMOS-based microSiPM Optical Sensor ensures high sensitivity and provides 3D camera imagery, including ranging information, with intelligent on-chip processing. The system's compact design and modular structure make it versatile for various automotive applications.