LeddarTech Partners With Westfield At AutoSens Brussels
LeddarTech, has announced its participation at the AutoSens Brussels event from September 17-19
2019. LeddarTech will be co-exhibiting with Westfield Technology Group, a
leading UK-based driverless shuttle provider, and will be showcasing
LeddarTech's latest 3D solid-state LiDAR solution for autonomous shuttles and
other autonomous vehicles the Leddar Pixell.
“LeddarTech is looking forward to this event in Brussels and
the opportunity to officially launch our Leddar™ Pixell in Europe. This event
will showcase our LiDAR mobility solutions which are built on the foundation of
the patented Leddar technology that enables our automotive and mobility
platform”, stated Adrian Pierce, Vice President of Global Business Development
at LeddarTech. “This event is particularly special this year as our customer
Westfield will be exhibiting with LeddarTech. This is an opportunity for
visitors to view the Westfield POD with its integrated solid-state LiDAR
technology.” Adrian Pierce concluded.
“Westfield is pleased to partner and exhibit alongside
LeddarTech at this event. As a leader in autonomous transportation, we are
pleased to be associated with LeddarTech who have clearly demonstrated
themselves as a leader in LiDAR technology. We believe that LiDAR is an
essential component in the development of a safe and reliable autonomous
vehicles. Westfield first partnered with LeddarTech on the Leddar Vu8 2D LiDAR
solution in 2017 and we now look forward to integrating LeddarTech's LeddarTM
Pixell LiDAR solution” Stated Dr. Julian Turner, CEO of Westfield Technology
Group. “AutoSens Brussels is an excellent opportunity for us to display the
Westfield POD, which was the UK's first fully autonomous vehicle for first and
last mile transportation.” Added Dr. Turner.
LeddarTech Product Showcase
On September 17th, LeddarTech will be providing a product
showcase presentation featuring the Leddar Pixell for delegates and the media.
This 3D solid-state LiDAR module is powered by the LeddarEngine™ LCA2 and
specifically designed for the requirements of autonomous vehicles. The Leddar
Pixell can provide up to a full 360-degree cocoon of vehicle coverage thus
greatly increasing the safety factor for passengers and pedestrians.
Leddar Pixell cocoon LiDAR short-listed for an AutoSens
Award
This newest product from LeddarTechis being rapidly adopted
and has been shortlisted for the AutoSens Awards in the category of “Best in
Class Perception” which recognises the best in class camera, radar, lidar or
combined system that has been deployed in vehicles on the market or in production
vehicles. The winners will be announced
at the award ceremony on September 18th, 2019.
