Hesai Technology confirmed its selection by NVIDIA as the exclusive lidar partner for the DRIVE AGX Hyperion 10 reference platform, an integrated compute-and-sensor solution aimed at accelerating Level 4 autonomous vehicle development. The collaboration integrates Hesai’s high-resolution lidar units into a unified architecture alongside cameras, radar and ultrasonic sensors, allowing automakers and Tier 1 suppliers to validate perception and safety systems on a production-oriented framework.

The DRIVE AGX Hyperion 10 platform leverages two NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor systems-on-a-chip based on the Blackwell architecture, delivering over 2,000 FP4 teraflops of processing power. This enables real-time, 360-degree fusion of multisensor data, with Hesai’s lidar contributing critical long-range spatial resolution for object detection at speeds exceeding 100 km/h in urban and highway environments.

Hesai will deploy its ETX ultra-long-range lidar on the Hyperion 10 platform, a modular unit designed for seamless vehicle integration. Offering an effective range beyond 200 meters and angular resolution down to 0.04 degrees, the ETX meets stringent automotive reliability standards and supports both roof-mounted and windshield-integrated configurations for production vehicles targeting advanced driver assistance and full autonomy.

Beyond automotive, Hesai announced plans to extend its lidar technology into 3D motion capture and spatial data analytics. The initiative leverages the company’s expertise in real-time point cloud acquisition to serve industrial automation, robotics and mapping applications. By diversifying its end markets, Hesai aims to capture additional revenue streams and solidify its position as a leading global lidar provider.