LiDAR manufacturer, Blickfeld is unveiling its automotive LiDAR products for the first time at digital CES 2021.
After commercially launching the industrial LiDAR Cube 1 in 2020, the Munich-based company is now presenting its automotive LiDAR suite consisting of a mid-range as well as a long-range sensor.
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Blickfeld is also introducing its MEMS Scanning Module 118 as a product.
The mid-range sensor, known as Blickfeld Vision Mini, has very small dimensions that can be customised according to requirements. By incorporating it into side mirrors, headlights, rear-view lamps and the A, B, and C pillars, for example, a 360° surround-view is achieved.
With a field of view of up to 107° and a range of up to 150 metres on vehicles, the sensor provides data for automated and autonomous driving in urban traffic.
Complementing the Vision Mini, Blickfeld is also introducing a long-range LiDAR sensor for automotive applications, the Blickfeld Vision Plus. This sensor is designed for use at the front and rear of the vehicle and covers the detection of small objects at distances of up to 200 metres. Together Vision Mini and Vision Plus enable automation for level 2+ and upward.
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By GlobalDataBoth sensors are based on patented Blickfeld technology. They include features such as a customisable field-of-view, configurable scan pattern and strong signal-to-noise ratio thanks to the coaxial design.
The third product in Blickfeld’s automotive portfolio is the MEMS Scanning Module 118. This laser scanning unit features a particularly large aperture, wide deflection angles, and high optical power. The unit consists of a silicon-based mirror system for 2D or 3D scanning and a corresponding software library for individual control.
This makes it suitable for use with different wavelengths (for example, 905nm, 1550nm) and in time-of-flight applications as well as in FMCW-based devices. The scanning module has proven its automotive suitability in internal and external test campaigns based on LV124 (shock, vibration and temperature).
“Beam deflection in light-based sensing is a challenge for which we have developed a unique solution,” said Blickfeld COO and MD, Terje Noevig.
“By making our MEMS Scanning Module 118 available as a product, we hope to enable further technology advancements for our customers. Vision Mini and Vision Plus represent our automotive suite for automated driving from Level 2-5, enabling automation of driving functions from slow manoeuvres in the city to driving at highway speeds.”
