SOS LAB

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Solid-state LiDAR sensors
• 3D LiDAR systems
• Autonomous driving sensors
• Robotics LiDAR solutions
• Smart city LiDAR

Headquarters

HQ city

Gwangju

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. Data Solution Software: Software solutions including LPGS SPOT (parking guidance) and LCAS QMAP (congestion monitoring) sold alongside LiDAR hardware or as integrated systems.
3. Custom Development/Integration Services: Custom LiDAR solutions and integration services for strategic partners including NVIDIA platform collaboration and autonomous driving systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core 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

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Space AIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Strategic MOU for Physical AI market expansion, targeting emerging AI robotics and autonomous systems sector
• LG CNScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Strategic MOU for North American smart infrastructure market expansion, leveraging LG CNS's market presence and SOS LAB's LiDAR technology
• TÜV RheinlandcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2025ISO 26262 functional safety certification obtained through TÜV Rheinland testing and validation
• Robotics LabcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 October 2025LiDAR supply contract for robotics applications, providing sensors for autonomous robots and automation systems
• NVIDIAflagshipTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2025Official LiDAR partner for NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin platform; provides certified LiDAR integration for autonomous driving development ecosystem
• EMS (Emsonic)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Strategic MOU for smart multi-sensor business combining SOS LAB LiDAR with EMS manufacturing capabilities
• STraffic (에스트래픽)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2025Smart tolling LiDAR system supply agreement for traffic management infrastructure
• Incheon International Airport CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Smart airport infrastructure MOU for digital transformation using LiDAR-based solutions
• Dongwoon AnatechminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2025Port system LiDAR supply agreement for maritime and port automation
• SKS (Singapore)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Strategic MOU for market expansion in Singapore and Southeast Asia
• Pablo AirminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024MOU for advanced air mobility and drone applications
• Hyundai Motor GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2022Strategic MOU for autonomous driving and mobility technology cooperation
• SK SecuritiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2021Smart city cooperation MOU leveraging SK's infrastructure and SOS LAB's smart city solutions

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct 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

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SOSLAB
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soslablidar
• Xx.com/soslab2016

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors26 records

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M&A

Investments

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