China’s Hesai Technology announced that it has signed a contract to supply Beijing-based BAIC Group with its latest ATX LiDAR system for several of its new models, according to local reports. The new sensor system is scheduled to go into mass production in the second half of 2026.

Hesai's current ATX LiDAR, which went into production in early 2025, is a compact, long-range sensor that the company says offers “high-performance perception capabilities.” The company has so far shipped over one million units of this system to clients in China, with SAIC Motor, BYD, and Chery also among its key clients.

An upgraded system, with enhanced performance and safety capabilities, was unveiled last November. The company said it has already secured orders for over four million units of the upgraded system from several leading global automakers. So far, it has secured supply agreements covering the full 2026-model lineup for its two largest ADAS customers.

Last month, Hesai signed a distribution agreement for Southeast Asia with ride-hailing company Grab.

BAIC recently won approval from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to carry out Level 3 autonomous pilot driving tests, a key step towards commercial deployment of autonomous driving technologies in China.