Automated driving
Sensor recognizes surroundings in four dimensions
Ibeo, the Hamburg-based lidar sensor specialist, has developed Ibeonext, a new sensor based on a new type of photon laser measurement technology. It generates an additional black-and-white image similar to a camera and is suitable for both driver assistance systems and automated driving at levels 3 and 4.
No automated driving without sensors. Many car manufacturers rely on lidar as a key technology, particularly in the area of assistance systems. Ibeo has now announced the official delivery of its IbeoNext solid-state lidar. The new sensor from the Hamburg-based lidar developer generates a high-resolution 3D point cloud for reliable object detection.
Unique to the Ibeonext, according to the manufacturer, is an additionally generated intensity image. The sensor therefore also functions as a kind of black and white camera. Ibeo therefore refers to this as the fourth dimension - or simply 4D. The intensity image is particularly advantageous for lane detection while driving. According to Ibeo, it is the only developer to date with lidar technology in automotive series production. The compact and modular design of the new sensor allows different set-ups for different customer use cases.
Lidar ensures safe automation
The solid-state technology also has a long range and high spatial resolution when scanning the environment. This enables precise modeling of the surroundings. As a result, changes in the course of the road are detected more quickly and accurately, which is particularly important for lane detection, for example.
Dr. Ulrich Lages, CEO of Ibeo, explains: "Lidar is the perfect key technology to ensure maximum safety when automating processes. Our new Ibeonext solid-state lidar fulfills these requirements outstandingly and can be used in a variety of ways. We are already seeing great demand in the market and are proud to be delivering the first units now."
Ibeo plans to start delivering its new sensor to partners and customers worldwide from October 2020. In addition to the sensor, Perception software for environmental perception and object classification will be available from 2021. as
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