SOS LAB
SOS LAB is a South Korean LiDAR sensor manufacturer producing solid-state 3D and 2D mechanical LiDAR sensors plus perception software for automotive, robotics, industrial safety, and smart-city customers. KOSDAQ-listed (ticker 464080), it serves OEMs including NVIDIA and Hyundai.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersGwangju, South Korea
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SOS LAB does
SOS LAB Co., Ltd. is a South Korean LiDAR sensor manufacturer founded in June 2016 and headquartered in Gwangju, with additional R&D facilities in Pangyo and production operations in Anyang. The company designs and produces a portfolio of solid-state 3D LiDAR sensors (ML series including ML-X, ML-A, ML-U variants, and the SL-U scanning line) with detection ranges up to 300m and angular resolution down to 0.05°, alongside 2D mechanical LiDAR sensors (GL series) for robotics and industrial safety. Its core technology relies on proprietary solid-state optical architectures with no mechanical rotating components, supported by 158 LiDAR-related patents and on-device point-cloud perception software for object detection, tracking, and free-space analysis. The company is publicly listed on KOSDAQ (ticker 464080) following a June 2024 technology-special listing and reports 140 employees as of May 2026.
SOS LAB serves four primary verticals — automotive/autonomous driving, robotics, industrial safety/security, and smart city/infrastructure — with named customers and partners including NVIDIA (DRIVE AGX Orin ecosystem), Hyundai Motor Group, LG CNS, Incheon and Gimhae International Airports, Robotics Lab, and Dongwoon Anatech. Revenue is generated through direct enterprise sales of LiDAR hardware (ML and GL series), recurring/subscription-style software data solutions (LPGS SPOT parking guidance, LCAS QMAP congestion monitoring), and custom integration services for strategic OEM partners. The go-to-market combines enterprise field sales with OEM embedded relationships and event-driven marketing anchored by nine consecutive years of CES participation. Despite triple-digit cumulative revenue growth, the company remains loss-making at the operating level, consistent with a hardware company in the pre-scale revenue ramp phase.
SOS LAB firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SOS LAB
- Legal name
- SOS LAB Co., Ltd.
- Website
- https://soslab.co
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- SOS LAB is a South Korean LiDAR sensor manufacturer producing solid-state 3D and 2D mechanical LiDAR sensors plus perception software for automotive, robotics, industrial safety, and smart-city customers. KOSDAQ-listed (ticker 464080), it serves OEMs including NVIDIA and Hyundai.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SOS LAB industry classification
Industry- Product category
- LiDAR Sensors and Optical Sensing Systems
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
- SIC
- Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- LiDAR & 3D Sensing Modules (HDAHALAG), Active Safety Sensing Hardware Manufacturing (Radar/LiDAR/Cameras/Ultrasonic) (IMACAMAF), 3D Vision, Depth Sensing & Point Cloud Analytics (HDAAAEAK)
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Where SOS LAB is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gwangju
- HQ country
- South Korea
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices6 records
Markets served
SOS LAB business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- LiDAR Hardware Sales: Sale of solid-state 3D LiDAR (ML series) and 2D mechanical LiDAR (GL series) sensors to automotive, robotics, industrial safety, and smart city customers.
- Data Solution Software: Software solutions including LPGS SPOT (parking guidance) and LCAS QMAP (congestion monitoring) sold alongside LiDAR hardware or as integrated systems.
- Custom Development/Integration Services: Custom LiDAR solutions and integration services for strategic partners including NVIDIA platform collaboration and autonomous driving systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom enterprise pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
SOS LAB product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SOS LAB designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary solid-state 3D LiDAR sensors (ML and SL-U series) and 2D mechanical LiDAR sensors (GL series) for autonomous driving, robotics, industrial safety, and smart city applications. The company also provides software-based data solutions including LPGS SPOT for real-time parking guidance and LCAS QMAP for congestion monitoring, along with custom integration services for strategic partners including the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin autonomous driving platform.
Product overview
SOS LAB is a LiDAR sensor provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of solid-state 3D LiDAR sensors (ML series including ML-X, ML-A, ML-U, SL-U variants), 2D mechanical LiDAR sensors (GL series including GL-310, GL-320, GL-5), and software-based data solutions (LPGS SPOT for parking guidance and LCAS QMAP for congestion analysis). The ML series represents next-generation solid-state 3D LiDAR for autonomous driving and mobility applications, while the GL series provides 2D LiDAR for robotics and industrial safety. The On-device Perception Solution is a software module that processes 3D point cloud data for object detection and tracking, connecting the hardware sensors to various application systems.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- LPGS SPOT®: LiDAR-based real-time parking guidance solution
- LCAS QMAP™
Products and services
- ML-X (80) 3D solid-state LiDAR sensor with 80° x 23.3° field of view, 150m detection range at 20% reflectivity, 0.417° x 0.417° angular resolution, and up to 25fps scanning speed. Designed for autonomous driving and ADAS applications.
- ML-X (120) 3D solid-state LiDAR sensor with 120° x 35° field of view, 100m detection range at 20% reflectivity, 0.625° x 0.625° angular resolution, and up to 25fps scanning speed. Designed for autonomous driving and ADAS applications requiring wider field of view.
- ML-XL 3D solid-state LiDAR sensor with 120° x 35° field of view, 0.2m to 40m detection range at 20% reflectivity, 0.625° x 0.625° angular resolution, and 10fps (up to 20fps) scanning speed. Short-range variant optimized for close-proximity sensing.
- ML-XC 3D solid-state LiDAR sensor with 120° x 35° field of view, greater than 30m detection range at 20% reflectivity, 0.625° x 0.625° angular resolution, and 20fps (up to 25fps) scanning speed. Compact ML-X family variant.
- ML-XR 3D solid-state LiDAR sensor with 120° x 90° field of view, greater than 150m detection range at 20% reflectivity, 0.469° x 0.469° angular resolution. Extended vertical field-of-view variant of the ML-X family.
- SL-U (Fine Mode) 3D scanning LiDAR with 120° x 35° field of view, 200m range at 10% reflectivity with windshield, 0.05° x 0.06° angular resolution, and 10fps (up to 20fps) scanning speed. High-resolution scanning design mode.
- SL-U (Range Mode) 3D scanning LiDAR with 120° x 35° field of view, 300m range at 10% reflectivity without windshield, 0.1° x 0.11° angular resolution, and 10fps scanning speed. Long-range scanning design mode.
- ML-A (60) 3D solid-state LiDAR sensor with 60° x 17.5° field of view, greater than 200m detection range at 10% reflectivity, 0.313° x 0.313° angular resolution, 20fps frame rate, <30mm distance error. Long-range forward-looking automotive variant.
- ML-A (160) 3D solid-state LiDAR sensor with 160° x 23.3° field of view, greater than 40m detection range at 10% reflectivity, 0.278° x 0.833° angular resolution. Wide horizontal field-of-view variant for automotive applications.
- ML-U (140) 3D solid-state LiDAR sensor with 140° x 105° field of view, greater than 20m detection range (final target 30m), 0.55° x 0.55° angular resolution, 15fps (up to 20fps) scanning speed, <30mm distance error. Ultra-wide field-of-view variant.
- ML-U (190) 3D solid-state LiDAR sensor with 190° x 142.5° field of view, greater than 12m detection range (final target 18m), 0.74° x 0.74° angular resolution, 15fps (up to 20fps) scanning speed, <30mm distance error. Ultra-wide field-of-view short-range variant.
- GL-310 Short-range 2D mechanical LiDAR with 180° field of view, 10m detection range at 90% reflectivity, 0.18° angular resolution, 40Hz scanning frequency. Dimensions 50(W) x 50(D) x 60(H) mm. Designed for robotics and industrial safety applications.
- GL-320 Middle-range 2D mechanical LiDAR with 180° field of view, 20m detection range at 90% reflectivity, <80mm distance error, 0.18° angular resolution, 40Hz scanning frequency. Dimensions 65(W) x 75(D) x 85(H) mm. For robotics and industrial safety with longer range requirements.
- GL-5 2D mechanical LiDAR with 270° field of view, 9m detection range at 92% reflectivity, 0.18° angular resolution, 40Hz scanning frequency. Ultra-wide horizontal coverage for industrial safety and security applications.
- LPGS SPOT LiDAR-based real-time parking guidance solution that detects available parking spaces and provides instant guidance to open spots. Compatible with navigation systems and various apps for integration with third-party navigation platforms.
- LCAS QMAP Real-time congestion monitoring and movement flow analysis solution for airports and multi-use facilities using 3D LiDAR. Provides wide-area measurement and precise tracking for operational efficiency optimization. Deployed at Gimhae International Airport as Korea's first airport congestion analysis solution in 2026.
Quantifiable outcome
- Detection range up to 300m with 0.05° angular resolution
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use SOS LAB
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
SOS LAB technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability2 records
Feature6 records
SOS LAB partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- Space AIcoreStrategic MOU for Physical AI market expansion, targeting emerging AI robotics and autonomous systems sector
- LG CNScoreStrategic MOU for North American smart infrastructure market expansion, leveraging LG CNS's market presence and SOS LAB's LiDAR technology
- TÜV RheinlandcoreISO 26262 functional safety certification obtained through TÜV Rheinland testing and validation
- Robotics LabcoreLiDAR supply contract for robotics applications, providing sensors for autonomous robots and automation systems
- NVIDIAflagshipOfficial LiDAR partner for NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin platform; provides certified LiDAR integration for autonomous driving development ecosystem
- EMS (Emsonic)coreStrategic MOU for smart multi-sensor business combining SOS LAB LiDAR with EMS manufacturing capabilities
- STraffic (에스트래픽)minorSmart tolling LiDAR system supply agreement for traffic management infrastructure
- Incheon International Airport CorporationcoreSmart airport infrastructure MOU for digital transformation using LiDAR-based solutions
- Dongwoon AnatechminorPort system LiDAR supply agreement for maritime and port automation
- SKS (Singapore)minorStrategic MOU for market expansion in Singapore and Southeast Asia
- Pablo AirminorMOU for advanced air mobility and drone applications
- Hyundai Motor GroupcoreStrategic MOU for autonomous driving and mobility technology cooperation
- SK SecuritiesminorSmart city cooperation MOU leveraging SK's infrastructure and SOS LAB's smart city solutions
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
SOS LAB competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hesai Group: Hesai is the world's largest automotive LiDAR maker by volume, offering mechanical and solid-state LiDAR for ADAS and robotaxi applications. Most direct competitor to SOS LAB in 3D solid-state LiDAR, with a much larger scale and broader OEM book.
- Ouster: Ouster (which merged with Velodyne) is a digital flash LiDAR maker serving robotics, industrial, smart infrastructure and automotive. Closest comparable to SOS LAB's 2D/3D LiDAR portfolio and overlap in industrial safety and smart city applications.
- Aeva: Aeva is a US-listed LiDAR-on-chip company developing FMCW 4D sensors for automotive and industrial use. Competes with SOS LAB's solid-state LiDAR roadmap and is pursuing similar automotive Tier-1/OEM channels.
- Innoviz Technologies: Innoviz is an Israel-based solid-state LiDAR company focused on automotive-grade long-range sensors. Competes head-to-head with SOS LAB's ML series for OEM design wins in ADAS and autonomous driving programs.
- Luminar Technologies: Luminar is a US-listed long-range solid-state LiDAR company for automotive OEMs. Direct competitor in automotive 3D solid-state LiDAR with a similar performance/cost positioning and OEM partnership strategy.
- RoboSense: RoboSense is a leading Chinese LiDAR manufacturer producing both mechanical and solid-state sensors for automotive, robotics, and smart infrastructure. Direct competitor with overlapping product lines (ML-series analogues) and similar target verticals as SOS LAB.
Broad incumbents
- Valeo: Valeo is a global automotive Tier-1 supplier that produces SCALA, the first series-produced automotive LiDAR (used by Mercedes Drive Pilot). Broad incumbent offering LiDAR as part of a much larger ADAS sensor portfolio competing for the same OEM sockets as SOS LAB.
- SICK AG: SICK is a German industrial sensor manufacturer producing 2D and 3D LiDAR for factory automation, robotics, and logistics. Broad incumbent comparable to SOS LAB's GL-series 2D mechanical LiDAR in industrial safety and robotics segments.
Emerging players
- MicroVision: MicroVision is a US small-cap LiDAR/sensor company with MEMS-based solid-state technology pursuing automotive and industrial markets. Comparable emerging solid-state LiDAR peer at similar scale.
- Cepton: Cepton is a small US LiDAR company focused on long-range automotive sensors with major OEM program exposure. Comparable as a smaller pure-play LiDAR player chasing automotive design wins.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
SOS LAB social profiles
Digital presenceSOS LAB compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
SOS LAB financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
SOS LAB leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
SOS LAB funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds5 records
Investors26 records
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SOS LAB M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about SOS LAB
What does SOS LAB do?
SOS LAB designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary solid-state 3D LiDAR sensors (ML and SL-U series) and 2D mechanical LiDAR sensors (GL series) for autonomous driving, robotics, industrial safety, and smart city applications. The company also provides software-based data solutions including LPGS SPOT for real-time parking guidance and LCAS QMAP for congestion monitoring, along with custom integration services for strategic partners including the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin autonomous driving platform.
Is SOS LAB a public or private company?
SOS LAB is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was SOS LAB founded?
SOS LAB was founded in 2016. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is SOS LAB based?
SOS LAB is headquartered in Gwangju, South Korea, in the Asia region.
How does SOS LAB make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. LiDAR Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are data Solution Software and custom Development/Integration Services.
Who are SOS LAB's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hesai Group, Ouster, Aeva, Innoviz Technologies, Luminar Technologies and RoboSense. Broad incumbents are Valeo and SICK AG. Emerging players are MicroVision and Cepton.
Does SOS LAB have an API?
No public API is recorded for SOS LAB.
What industry is SOS LAB in?
SOS LAB's product category is LiDAR Sensors and Optical Sensing Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAB, Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination), with a secondary code of HDAHALAG, LiDAR & 3D Sensing Modules. Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3812.