Robosense
- Company typePublic
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersShenzhen, China
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Robosense firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Robosense
- Legal name
- Suteng Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. (深圳市速腾聚创科技有限公司)
- Website
- https://robosense.cn
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Ipo
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Robosense industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automotive & Robotics LiDAR Sensors
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- SIC
- Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- LiDAR & 3D Sensing Modules (HDAHALAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK), Edge AI Hardware & NPUs (SoCs, modules, accelerators) (HDAAAJAC)
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Where Robosense is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Shenzhen
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Markets served
Robosense business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware sales — Automotive ADAS LiDAR: Bulk sales of automotive-grade digital LiDAR units (EM4, EMX, M1 Plus, M2, MX, E1) to automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers under design-win/production-contract model. Q1 2026 ADAS order backlog exceeded 9 million units across 177 vehicle models from 36 OEMs. Pricing is volume/contract-based, not publicly disclosed for enterprise deals.
- Hardware sales — Robotics LiDAR: Bulk sales of robotics-grade LiDAR (E1R, Airy, Fairy, E1) and Active Camera (AC1, AC2) modules to robotics OEMs across robotic lawnmowers, autonomous delivery, humanoid robots, embodied AI and commercial cleaning segments. Q1 2026 robotics LiDAR volume surged 1,458.8% YoY to 185,500 units, surpassing automotive for the first time.
- Direct-to-Consumer Hardware Sales: Unit-priced retail sales of robotics LiDAR modules via own storefront (store.robosense.ai) and JD.com marketplace — e.g., E1R at ¥4,999 — targeting developers, makers, and small roboticists.
- Perception Software & Tooling: AI perception software (HyperVision 1.0) for 3D point cloud–based environment perception (obstacle detection, drivable area detection, lane-line detection) and RS-Reference ground-truth/evaluation toolchain sold alongside LiDAR hardware and as standalone evaluation tools to OEMs/Tier-1s.
- Full-Stack Embodied Intelligence Solutions: Integrated solutions bundle combining Active Camera vision, LiDAR perception, dexterous robotic hands, force sensors, linear motors and robot domain controllers under the hand-eye coordination platform — sold as turnkey solutions to humanoid and quadruped robot manufacturers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | E1R fully solid-state digital LiDAR (robotics) |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Airy 192-beam hemispherical digital LiDAR (robotics) |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Fairy high-precision mid-range digital LiDAR (robotics) |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise OEM / Tier-1 contracts (automotive ADAS) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Robotics volume contracts |
Go-to-market motion5 records
Robosense product offering
Product offeringCore offering
RoboSense designs, manufactures and sells digital LiDAR sensors, AI perception software, and full-stack embodied intelligence solutions built on its self-developed SPAD-SoC chip platform. Its portfolio spans automotive-grade LiDAR (EM4, EMX, M1 Plus, M2, MX, E1) sold to OEMs/Tier-1s, robotics-grade LiDAR and Active Camera systems (E1R, Airy, Fairy, AC1, AC2) sold to robotics OEMs, and the VTLA-3D large model powering autonomous manipulation.
Product overview
RoboSense (HKEX: 2498) operates a platform-plus-modules architecture as an AI-driven robotics technology company, supplying industry-leading core components and solutions across automotive and robotics markets. The portfolio is organized around three pillars: (1) Digital LiDAR hardware spanning automotive platforms (EM4 thousand-beam flagship, EMX 192-line, MX/M2/M1 Plus M-platform mid-range LiDARs, E1 solid-state blind-spot) and robotics platforms (E1R, Airy 192-beam hemispherical, Fairy mid-range), plus legacy products (Helios, Bpearl, Ruby Plus); (2) Self-developed chip platforms including the EOCENE SPAD-SoC architecture with Phoenix (automotive) and Peacock (robotics) chipsets and the M-Core SoC, alongside the planned 2027 RGBD sensor; and (3) AI-powered robotics products including AC1 and AC2 Active Camera vision systems, Multi-DOF Dexterous Hand, P6 perception fusion solution, HyperVision 1.0 AI perception software, RS-Reference ground truth system, AC Studio developer toolkit, and the VTLA-3D large model enabling the Delivery Buddy autonomous robot. Together these components form a full-stack loop from environmental sensing and data acquisition to decision-making, planning, and precise execution.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Active Camera (AC Series): RoboSense's robotics vision product line including AC1 and AC2 integrated super-sensor systems combining fully solid-state dToF LiDAR, stereo RGB cameras and IMU.
- HyperVision
- RS-Reference
Products and services
- EM4 Automotive LiDAR Global first thousand-beam ultra-long-range digital LiDAR positioned as flagship main LiDAR for premium ADAS and L3+ autonomous driving in passenger vehicles.
- EMX Automotive LiDAR True 192-line high-performance digital LiDAR for automotive ADAS applications providing high-definition 3D perception.
- MX Mid-Range Automotive LiDAR M-platform mid-range automotive LiDAR with 25mm ultra-thin profile, 200m max range, 120°×25° FOV, 126 lines (251 lines in ROI), powered by self-developed M-Core SoC and 2D MEMS scanning chip.
- M2 Mid-Range Automotive LiDAR M-platform mid-range automotive LiDAR with 250m max range (200m@10%), 0.1°×0.1° global average best angular resolution, 1,575,000 pts/s, sharing platform with M1 Plus for seamless upgrades.
- M1 Plus Automotive Solid-State LiDAR Second-generation smart solid-state automotive LiDAR based on 2D MEMS chip with AEC-Q100 certified scanning module, ISO 26262 ASIL-B functional safety, IEC 60825-1 Class 1 eye safety, and intelligent 'gaze' ROI function.
- E1 Automotive Solid-State Blind-Spot LiDAR Self-developed chip-based high-performance fully solid-state blind-spot LiDAR with proprietary 2D VCSEL chip, used as blind-spot supplement in automotive ADAS applications.
- E1R Robotics Solid-State Digital LiDAR World's first all-solid-state digital LiDAR for robotics applications, featuring 120°×90° FOV, 144-line point cloud, 30m@10% ranging, with proprietary SPAD-SoC and 2D VCSEL chips, automotive-grade reliability for service robots, lawnmowers and humanoids.
- Airy 192-Beam Hemispherical Digital LiDAR World's first 192-beam hemispherical digital LiDAR with 360°×90° FOV, 1.72M pts/s, 1cm@1σ precision, in a compact Ø60×H63 mm form factor under 240g and below 8W power consumption for robotics applications.
- Fairy High-Precision Mid-Range Digital LiDAR World's first high-precision mid-range digital LiDAR for robotics, with 0.5cm ultra-high precision, up to 96 beams, 1.37M pts/s, 360°×32° FOV, 150m range, weighing under 350g.
- Ruby Plus 128-Line L4 LiDAR 128-line LiDAR with 240m@10% range, 0.1°×0.1° resolution at 10Hz, ±2cm precision, 1000Base-T1 automotive Ethernet output, IP67/IP6K9K protection, designed for L4 commercial autonomous operations such as Robotaxi, autonomous trucks and logistics.
- Helios Customizable Multi-Line LiDAR Series New-generation customizable multi-line LiDAR series covering 32-line and 16-line products for robotics, intelligent vehicles, and V2X construction, with modular architecture and customizable line distribution.
- Bpearl Short-Range Blind-Spot LiDAR Hemispherical ultra-wide FOV short-range blind-spot LiDAR with 360° horizontal FOV and ≤10cm minimum detection distance for unmanned logistics vehicles, Robotaxi, autonomous buses, cleaning robots, security robots, and ports.
- AC2 Active Camera Vision System Industry's first integrated super-sensor system combining fully solid-state dToF LiDAR, stereo RGB cameras, and IMU, delivering ±5mm full-range precision, 120°×90° FOV, 0.05–8m detection range, IP65 protection, designed for humanoid robots, robotic arms, warehouse AGVs, and home robots.
- AC1 Active Camera First product in RoboSense's Active Camera series, introduced in March 2025 as a multi-sensor perception solution for robotic perception and manipulation applications.
- Phoenix Automotive-Grade SPAD-SoC Chipset Industry's first automotive-grade monolithic SPAD-SoC chipset delivering 2,160-beam image-grade output, 600-meter detection range, AEC-Q100 certified, scheduled for mass production in 2026 with secured design wins from world-leading automakers.
- Peacock All-Solid-State SPAD-SoC Chipset for Robotics All-solid-state ultra-large array SPAD-SoC chipset for robotics with 640×480 resolution, 180°×135° FOV, and millimeter-level precision, with mass production scheduled for Q3 2026.
- M-Core SoC Chip Self-developed LiDAR SoC chip with multi-threshold TDC, integrating the entire back-end circuit onto a single chip, AEC-Q100 certified, integrated in MX mid-range automotive LiDAR.
- Delivery Buddy Autonomous Robot Autonomous delivery robot showcased at CES 2026, demonstrating approximately 20 hours of operation executing over 4,000 actions with near 100% success rate, built on RoboSense's fully self-developed VTLA-3D end-to-end manipulation large model.
- HyperVision 1.0 AI Perception Software LiDAR 3D point cloud-based AI perception software supporting obstacle detection/recognition/tracking, drivable area detection, and lane line detection for autonomous driving, sold alongside LiDAR hardware and as standalone software to OEMs/Tier-1s.
Companies that use Robosense
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Robosense technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
AI capability10 records
Feature10 records
Robosense partnerships and signals
Strategic signalRecent moves11 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Robosense competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hesai Group: Chinese automotive and robotics LiDAR manufacturer listed on Nasdaq (HSAI), competing head-to-head with RoboSense across ADAS and robotics designs and most direct comparable for product, customer base and stage.
- Seyond (formerly Innovusion): Digital LiDAR company spun out of Innovusion, competing in automotive and emerging robotics segments with image-grade long-range LiDAR — direct competitor to RoboSense's EM/EMX automotive line.
- Innoviz Technologies: Israeli MEMS-based automotive LiDAR company listed on Nasdaq (INVZ) with BMW and other OEM design wins; closely comparable to RoboSense's automotive-grade solid-state LiDAR business model.
- Luminar Technologies: US-based long-range automotive LiDAR company listed on Nasdaq (LAZR) with Volvo and Mercedes-Benz partnerships; comparable product category and OEM-supplier model to RoboSense's premium ADAS LiDAR.
- Aeva: US LiDAR-on-chip company (AEVA) developing FMCW silicon photonics LiDAR for automotive and industrial — comparable in core silicon-photonics integration and automotive supplier motion to RoboSense's SPAD-SoC roadmap.
- Ouster: Digital flash LiDAR company listed on Nasdaq (OUST) serving robotics, smart infrastructure and automotive markets; comparable product architecture (digital LiDAR) and end-market exposure to RoboSense's robotics LiDAR business.
Broad incumbents
- Valeo (SCALA LiDAR): Global Tier-1 automotive supplier whose SCALA LiDAR is the incumbent in series-production ADAS (Mercedes, Audi, Stellantis); broader portfolio, but the most established mass-production automotive LiDAR benchmark for RoboSense.
- SICK AG: German industrial sensor giant with broad 2D/3D LiDAR portfolio for factory automation, logistics and outdoor sensing; comparable in industrial/robotics LiDAR use cases though stronger in factory automation than in autonomous mobility.
Emerging players
- Cepton: US-based long-range automotive LiDAR company with General Motors design win (now wound down via Koito partnership); comparable product and OEM-supplier motion, though smaller scale and narrower product portfolio than RoboSense.
- Zvision Technologies: Chinese solid-state MEMS LiDAR startup for automotive ADAS and robotics, partially overlapping RoboSense's E1/E1R solid-state product lines in the China market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
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Robosense leadership team
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Profiles4 records
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Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Robosense funding detail
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Funding rounds7 records
Investors19 records
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Frequently asked questions about Robosense
What does Robosense do?
RoboSense designs, manufactures and sells digital LiDAR sensors, AI perception software, and full-stack embodied intelligence solutions built on its self-developed SPAD-SoC chip platform. Its portfolio spans automotive-grade LiDAR (EM4, EMX, M1 Plus, M2, MX, E1) sold to OEMs/Tier-1s, robotics-grade LiDAR and Active Camera systems (E1R, Airy, Fairy, AC1, AC2) sold to robotics OEMs, and the VTLA-3D large model powering autonomous manipulation.
Is Robosense a public or private company?
Robosense is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently ipo.
When was Robosense founded?
Robosense was founded in 2014. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Robosense based?
Robosense is headquartered in Shenzhen, China, in the Asia region.
How does Robosense make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Hardware sales — Automotive ADAS LiDAR is the primary driver. The others are hardware sales — Robotics LiDAR, direct-to-Consumer Hardware Sales, perception Software & Tooling and full-Stack Embodied Intelligence Solutions.
Who are Robosense's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hesai Group, Seyond (formerly Innovusion), Innoviz Technologies, Luminar Technologies, Aeva and Ouster. Broad incumbents are Valeo (SCALA LiDAR) and SICK AG. Emerging players are Cepton and Zvision Technologies.
Does Robosense have an API?
Yes. RoboSense provides the rs_driver and rs_SDK as open-source libraries on GitHub (https://github.com/RoboSense-LiDAR and https://github.com/RoboSense-Robotics). The rs_driver is independent of the ROS system, while rs_SDK depends on ROS for visualization tools like rviz. AC Studio provides a cross-platform C/C++ driver, ROS/ROS2 platform drivers, and a calibration toolkit for AC-series hardware. An open-source algorithm repository is also available. The drivers receive UDP packets from the LiDAR and expose point cloud data (units in meters). Public documentation is available via WIKI at https://robosense-wiki-en.readthedocs.io/. Developer documentation is at github.com/RoboSense-LiDAR.
What industry is Robosense in?
Robosense's product category is Automotive & Robotics LiDAR Sensors. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHALAG, LiDAR & 3D Sensing Modules, with a secondary code of HDAAAIAK, Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins). Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3812.