Category Archives: AI

Xalt is the Big Leap for Hexagon

Posted on June 13, 2018 by lidar

The much anticipated news coming out of Las Vegas last night at the HxGN Live event was presented by Ola Rollen at his keynote. It’s being called Xalt and its a bold move for a traditional sensor company that is … Continue reading →

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Hexagon Acquires AutonomouStuff

Posted on June 2, 2018 by lidar

In a somewhat surprising move, Hexagon AB announced the acquisition of AutonomouStuff, one of the world’s leading suppliers of integrated autonomous vehicle solutions. Founded in 2010, US-based AutonomouStuff is pioneering turn-key platforms for autonomous vehicle development, robotics and data intelligence … Continue reading →

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Automated Inventory Using Smart Drones

Posted on April 20, 2018 by lidar

Maintaining an accurate warehouse inventory can be a very tedious process. Attempts to automate the workflow face a number of challenges such as fast turn around and lack of survey control. It looks like Exyn Technologies which emerged from the … Continue reading →

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Driverless Vehicle Testing Programs are Flawed

Posted on March 30, 2018 by lidar

In an excellent article in Wired the author points out the mistakes being made in the design and execution of testing programs for self-driving vehicles. He quotes Martyn Thomas CBE, professor of information technology at Gresham College and fellow of … Continue reading →

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AEye Granted Foundational Patents

Posted on March 12, 2018 by lidar

Artificial perception pioneer AEye (great name) recently announced it has been awarded foundational patents with numerous claims for its solid state, MEMs-based agile LiDAR and embedded AI technology that are core to AEye’s iDAR™ perception system. Of all of the … Continue reading →

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