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Extract from a Forbes article talking about LiDAR technology......
Valeo: is designed into the Mercedes S-Class with its SCALA 2 LiDAR (currently in production) to support its L3 autonomy feature. Its next-generation version, the SCALA 3 uses a similar platform as the SCALA 2, but delivers significantly higher range and resolution performance. (SCALA 2 addresses 80 m range and 300,000 pps in a ~ 600 cm³ volume with a square format. SCALA 3 doubles the range and delivers 10M pps in a ~1000 cm³ volume, with a 45 mm height and rectangular format suitable for roof or behind-the-grill mounting). The higher performance of the SCALA 3 is expected to double the speeds at which the L3 autonomy feature can perform. Valeo is also attempting to standardize the SCALA 3 and minimize/eliminate customization to create economies of scale. SCALA 3 is expected to start production by early 2025 and has been selected by Stellantis and another undisclosed global OEM to support L3 autonomy features.
Valeo: is designed into the Mercedes S-Class with its SCALA 2 LiDAR (currently in production) to support its L3 autonomy feature. Its next-generation version, the SCALA 3 uses a similar platform as the SCALA 2, but delivers significantly higher range and resolution performance. (SCALA 2 addresses 80 m range and 300,000 pps in a ~ 600 cm³ volume with a square format. SCALA 3 doubles the range and delivers 10M pps in a ~1000 cm³ volume, with a 45 mm height and rectangular format suitable for roof or behind-the-grill mounting). The higher performance of the SCALA 3 is expected to double the speeds at which the L3 autonomy feature can perform. Valeo is also attempting to standardize the SCALA 3 and minimize/eliminate customization to create economies of scale. SCALA 3 is expected to start production by early 2025 and has been selected by Stellantis and another undisclosed global OEM to support L3 autonomy features.