Introduction to Lidar Technology
January 18, 2026
Introduction to Lidar Technology LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology is an advanced remote sensing method that uses laser light
Enable Safer, Smarter L2+
Assisted Driving
Lidar provides smart vehicles with high-resolution 3D vision that complements camera and radar, enhancing its perception capability to handle more complex road conditions such as dark environments or unknown objects on the highway. Hesai provides high-performance, automotive-grade lidar solutions designed for series production vehicles, ensuring safer and smarter L2+ assisted driving.
Automotive Grade
Hesai lidar is designed to meet automotive-grade standards. All key components meet AEC-Q and other relevant standards. Passed more than 50 design validation (DV) tests, conducted according to internationally recognized OEM standards such as electrical, mechanical, climatic, sealing, material, and EMC tests.
Scroll to view all columns
| JT16 | JT128 | FTX140/180 | FT120 | ATX | AT128 | AT360 | ETX | XT16 | XT32 XT32M1X |
XT32M XT32m2X |
QT128 | OT128 | Pandar128 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Object Detection | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Mapping | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||||
| Object Identification | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
| Automotive Grade | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||
| Channels | 16 | 128 | 120x160 | 256 | 128 | 360 | 1024 | 16/32 | 32 | 32 | 128 | 128 | 128 | |
| Field of View | 360° X 40° | 360° X 99° | 140° X 180° | 100° X 75° | 140° x 20° | 120° X 25.4° | 18° X 120° | 120° × 20° | 360° X 31° | 360° X 31° | 360° X 40.3° | 360° X 105.2° | 360° X 40° | 360° x 40° |
| Range | 30m @ 10% Reflectivity | 20m @ 10% Reflectivity | 30m @ 10% Reflectivity | 22m @ 10% Reflectivity | 200 m @ 10% Reflectivity | 210m @ 10% Reflectivity | 300m | 400 m @ 10% Reflectivity | 80m @ 10% Reflectivity | 80m @ 10% Reflectivity | 80m @ 10% Reflectivity | 20m @ 10% Reflectivity | 200m @ 10% Reflectivity | 200 m @10% Reflectivity |
| Min Range | 0m | 0m | 0.1m | 1m | 0.05m | 0.05m | 0.5m | 0.05m | 0.3m | 0.3m | ||||
| Weight | 0.199kg | 0.22kg | 0.2kg | 0.7 kg | 0.36 kg | 0.94 kg | 950g | 0.6 kg | 0.8 kg | 0.8kg | 0.49 kg | 0.7 kg | 2.2 kg | 1.63 kg |
| Accuracy | 5 cm | 5 cm | 5cm | 1 cm | 1cm | 1 cm | 3 cm | 3 cm | 5cm | |||||
| Max Range | 100m | 25m | 50m | 300m | 260m | 250m | 400m | 120m | 120m | 300m | 50m | 230m | 200m | |
| Resolution Horizontal | 0.6° | 0.45° | 0.625° | 0.08° | 0.1° - 0.2° | 0.06° - 0.12° | 0.05° | 0.09° - 0.36° | 0.09° - 0.36° | 0.09° - 0.36° | 0.4° - 1.6° | 0.1° - 0.4° | 0.1° | |
| Resolution Vertical | 2.67° | 0.8° | 0.625° | 0.1° | 0.2° - 0.8° | 0.05° - 0.1° | 0.05° | 1°/ 2° | 1° | 1.3° | 0.4° - 1.6° | 0.125° - 1.72° | 0.125° | |
| Availability | Phasing Out. Limited Quantities | Now | FTX140 Sampling Now. FTX180 Sampling in Mid-April (prod Q3 2026) | Phasing Out. Limited Quantities | Now | Now | Now | Q3 2026 | Now | Now | Now | Now | Now | Phasing Out. Limited Quantities |
Mini 360° x 189°
Hyper-Hemispherical 3D Lidar
Mini 360° x 40° 3D Lidar
Designed for Robotics and Industrial Applications
Automotive-Grade Fully Solid-State 140°
Short-Range Lidar
32-Channel 360° Spinning Mid-Range Lidar
High Precision. Minimum Range of Zero. Cost Efficient
32-Channel 360° Spinning Mid-Range Lidar
High Precision. Minimum Range of Zero. Cost Efficient
Auto-Grade 120° High-Resolution
Long-Range Lidar
Auto-Grade Compact 120°
High-Resolution Long-Range Lidar
Auto-Grade Compact 120°
High-Resolution Long-Range Lidar
Automotive-Grade 120°
Ultra-Long-Range Lidar
Auto-Grade 128-Channel 360°
High-Performance Long-Range Lidar
128-Channel Ultra-Wide View Short-Range Lidar
Automotive Grade, 105° Vertical FOV
16 Channel 360° Spinning Mid-Range Lidar
High Precision. Minimum Range of Zero. Cost Efficient
Auto-Grade Full Solid-State
Near-Range Blind Spot Lidar
Scalable 360-Degree Perception
Calibration Free 360° Unstitched FOV
Introduction to Lidar Technology
Introduction to Lidar Technology LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology is an advanced remote sensing method that uses laser light
Interested ?
We would be pleased to send you detailed information about our products or services.
Simply enter your details in the contact form below and we will get in touch with shortly.
CRATUS respects your personal information and keeps it safe. By sending this form, you consent to allow CRATUS to store and process your personal information as stated in our Privacy Policy.
Receive Quote
One of our experts will be communicating with you shortly. We are committed to understanding your application and providing support, tailored to your specific requirements.
CONTACT US / BUY
One of our experts will be communicating with you shortly. We are committed to understanding your application and providing support, tailored to your specific requirements.