- Hesai (Nasdaq: HSAI) introduces new JT series mini 3D lidar,
with compact and lightweight design, and world's widest
hyper-hemispherical field of view
- Designed specifically for robotics applications
- Mass production and deliveries for JT series have
begun
- Witness a live demonstration of a JT series lidar in action
at booth #6824 in LVCC West Hall
LAS
VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hesai
Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI), the global leader in lidar technology,
today launched its JT Series of mini hemispherical 3D lidars at CES
2025 in Las Vegas. Designed
specifically for robotics applications, the JT series includes the
JT16 (16 channels) and the JT128 (128 channels). The JT128 features
the world's widest hyper-hemispherical field of view (FOV) at 360°
x 187°, powered by Hesai's proprietary technology. Compact and
lightweight, the miniature JT series ensures that the lidar is
easily installed and concealed in diverse robotic applications.
Mass production and deliveries of the JT series have already
begun.
The JT series supports high-quality resolution up to 256
channels, and offers ultra-clear 3D environmental perception with a
coverage area equivalent to two football fields. The JT series also
has a minimum detection distance of 0 meters, which ensures there
are no blind spots in close-range perception and ensures the
application's ability to operate safely in different scenarios.
The Hesai JT series leads the robotics lidar market in
technological innovation and cost effectiveness, enabling
high-precision 3D lidar to empower various robotic applications
such as AGVs/AMRs, delivery robots, robotic lawn mowers, cleaning
robots, agricultural vehicles, and wide industrial applications
like port and yard automation, as well as stationary
applications.
Seamless Integration
The JT series is compact and lightweight with a minimum bottom
diameter of only 55 mm. The diameter is approximately 30% smaller
compared to similar products, and the volume has been reduced by
70% compared to similar products (1). With its miniature size, JT
can be flexibly installed on various types of robots and industrial
equipment. Through concealed embedded installation, the height of
its surface window will not exceed 30 mm.
The World's First Hyper-Hemispherical FOV for Robots
The JT series adopts a fully rotational horizontal scanning
method, easily obtaining a 360° horizontal field-of-view (FOV).
Through innovative optical module design, the vertical FOV is
187°.
The JT series' hyper-hemispherical FOV is 60% larger that
of traditional 3D lidar, providing an exceptional perception range
for robots and industrial equipment, while taking into account
ground detection and vertical environmental perception, which helps
to improve positioning accuracy and obstacle recognition.
Reliable Performance Indoors, Outdoors and in Extreme
Environments
The compact size of the JT series not only makes it highly
portable but also contributes to its lightweight design, with each
unit weighing just 200-250 g—47% lighter than comparable products.
Additionally, its innovative design minimizes power consumption to
as low as 4 W, a 40% reduction compared to similar offerings,
significantly decreasing heat generation during daily operation
(1).
The JT series adopts Hesai's patented anti-interference
technology, delivering high-quality perception, even in low-light
conditions or under intense sunlight. The JT series has passed
dozens of reliability tests including high- and low-temperature
operation, vibration and shock, UV aging, IPX6 waterproofing, and
more, meeting strict quality standards.
Intelligent Weather Perception and Noise Filtering
The JT series features intelligent perception capabilities,
enabling robots like robotic lawn mowers to assess real-time
weather conditions and adjust their operation modes accordingly.
Hesai's proprietary technology also filters out 99.9% of rain and
fog noise from the lidar's point cloud, allowing the robot to
perceive and recognize objects despite rain or fog. This
market-leading noise filtering technology greatly expands robots'
usage limits across a wide range of weather scenarios.
Shaping the Future of Robotic Applications
Hesai's JT series have already won orders from many robotics
customers across the globe, and received high praise from customers
like MOVA and Agtonomy. These innovative applications will be on
display throughout the event on Hesai's stand #6824 in LVCC West
Hall, providing attendees with an up-close view of the JT series'
exceptional performance and real-world capabilities.
The MOVA 1000 Robotic Lawn Mowers, launched by MOVA and Kutting
Technology, a member of the Dreame ecosystem, offers a cutting-edge
solution for effortless lawn care. The Hesai JT16 significantly
enhances the autonomous lawn mower's 3D environmental perception,
enabling MOVA to offer higher mowing efficiency and provide users
with a more convenient lawn care experience.
Fei Li, Head of Global Robotics
Division, MOVA says: "The latest MOVA robotic lawn mower is
equipped with Hesai's mini 3D lidar JT16. Its compact size and
light weight perfectly integrate with the MOVA 600 and MOVA 1000
models, providing our lawn mowers with exceptional perception
accuracy and work efficiency, which are key qualities valued by
consumers worldwide. In the future, MOVA will continue to
collaborate with Hesai to create more high-tech home robotics
products."
Also on display with Hesai lidar integrations will be Agtonomy's
autonomous tractor. Agtonomy's groundbreaking software for
autonomous agriculture vehicles integrated with Hesai's JT128 lidar
enables farmers to easily monitor live progress, automate work, and
manage fleets of vehicles with extreme precision during the day or
at night.
"The seamless integration of Hesai's compact JT128 lidar into
Agtonomy-enabled tractors has significantly enhanced precision
automation in agriculture. Hesai's expertise in autonomy and
robotics is evident in the JT128, which features a hyper-wide field
of view and zero blind spots. The JT128 provides reliable
navigation accuracy, even in the most challenging agricultural
environments," says Tim Bucher, CEO
and Co-Founder of Agtonomy. "Paired with Agtonomy's
industry-leading software, Hesai's new mini lidar enables us to
automate numerous tasks—offering an affordable and practical
solution for modern agriculture."
Proven Market Validation
In its seventh year as an exhibitor at CES Las Vegas, Hesai
continues to advance the possibilities of lidar technology for its
customers. Hesai has delivered more than 100,000 lidar units during
the month of December, becoming the world's first lidar company to
reach this milestone.
"As the next exciting product platform in our industry-leading
lidar portfolio, the JT series is yet another example of Hesai
innovation," says David Li,
Co-founder and CEO of Hesai Technology. "Its compact design,
unmatched precision and versatility make it an ideal solution for a
wide range of robotic applications. The JT series is a testament to
Hesai's commitment to pushing technological boundaries and
delivering solutions that drive the future of mobility and
automation."
As Hesai celebrates a decade of innovation, the company
continues to expand its global reach, serving customers in over 40
countries across Asia, the US and
Europe. Through its continued
advancements in lidar technology, including the deployment of over
1,700 patents globally, Hesai is pushing the boundaries of mobility
and shaping the future of industries around the world.
Debut of Next-Gen Solid-State FTX Lidar
In addition to the JT series, Hesai will also showcase its
next-generation solid-state FTX lidar for ADAS-equipped passenger
cars and robotic applications. Utilizing fully-solid-state
electronic scanning technology, it supports a maximum FOV of 180° x
140°, giving it the largest field of view in the world for an
automotive-grade solid-state lidar. FTX's range can reach
30 m @10% reflectivity with
outstanding resolution, achieving a point rate of 492,000 points
per second, 2.5 times higher than its previous generation.
The FTX has a compact design while maintaining its powerful
performance, weighing 66% less than the previous generation and
reducing the exposed window area by 40% to 50 x 30 mm through
embedded installation, resulting in a sleek form factor.
The FTX can be used for various intelligent robots, seamlessly
integrating into different locations to provide ultra-wide FOV
real-time 3D perception, enabling a broad range of applications.
Additionally, as a powerful blind spot-correction lidar, the FTX
works in concert with the vehicle's primary long-range lidar to
provide panoramic perception for L3 and L4 autonomous driving.
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(1) Compared to other compact 360° multi-channel 3D lidar.
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