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📢 NODAR News! We’re excited to announce the upcoming release of the Hammerhead Developer Kit 2.0 (HDK 2.0). Ruggedized and designed to be more compact, faster and lower cost, HDK 2.0 will ship in Q1 2025. HDK 2.0 is a cutting-edge 3D sensing solution designed for perception engineers to evaluate and test NODAR’s wide-baseline advanced stereo vision system. Complete with cameras, ECU, cabling, API, documentation and support, HDK 2.0 provides full access to NODAR Hammerhead’s ultra long-range, high resolution pointclouds out of the box. NODAR Hammerhead is an ideal 3D sensing solution for applications for which high resolution lidar would be considered, from autonomous vehicles to safety monitoring and surveillance. If precise, high-fidelity 3D information is required, NODAR’s products - all based on Hammerhead technology - should be considered. ➡️ Be among the first to explore HDK 2.0! 🎉The first 20 registrants will receive a 10% discount on their order 📅 Stay tuned for updates as we approach the official launch. https://lnkd.in/g7vWx4P2

Imagine driving on a busy highway, surrounded by vehicles, knowing that your car can “see” everything around you, even better and earlier than you can, like superhuman vision. NODAR Hammerhead leverages our latest object detection module, GridDetect, to provide a real-time bird’s eye view (BEV) of the environment. In a recent test, we captured and visualize this scene multiple ways: 🔹RGB view: A clear, real-time video of the road. 🔹Color-coded depth map: Pinpointing object distances—red for close, blue for far. 🔹High-res 3D point clouds: Like LiDAR, but with 2-4x the range, 30x the resolution, and 5x lower cost. 🔹GridDetect BEV: Highlighting and tracking all obstacles in real time. How GridDetect and Hammerhead Advanced Stereo Vision Outperform LiDAR: ✅ Extended Range: Detect objects up to 1,000 meters. ✅ Ultra High-Resolution 3D Maps: More points on each object, enabling smaller objects to be tracked at much longer range ✅ Fewer false positives, better reliability, and lower cost ✅ Superior in low visibility: Delivers more accurate 3D mapping even in heavy rain, dense fog, and at night. Why does this matter? The short answer: SAFETY. GridDetect uses Hammerhead 3D stereo vision to detect and track objects from far away, differentiating between static and dynamic obstacles, predicting trajectories, and performing reliably even in heavy rain, fog, or low light. It also complies with the strict UN-R157 ALKS safety regulations for autonomous driving. 🔍 Want to see it in action? Watch our video and discover how GridDetect is setting a new standard for long-range, cost-effective highway safety. #AutonomousDriving #VehicleSafety #3DVision

🚂 On October 16th, a derailment near Namborn, Germany, occurred when a train struck a large rock on the tracks. This is just one of many incidents happening globally each year—most with significant safety and financial consequences. This event highlights a critical challenge for the rail industry: the inability of train engineers and current sensor systems to detect unexpected obstacles far enough away to enable safe stops. Imagine if automated trains could reliably spot objects from a kilometer away—enabling safe, controlled stops even in the face of life-threatening hazards. This is where NODAR’s 3D vision system, #RailView, steps in. Built around our long-range vision technology, #RailView detects obstacles like rocks, animals, trees, and debris well in advance, giving trains the time and distance they need to react safely. With #RailView, hundreds of collisions every year can be avoided, saving lives and dollars. 🌐 Read more about the Namborn accident: https://lnkd.in/gVEcD_7Z 💡 Discover how NODAR’s technology is making railways safer: https://lnkd.in/g6DmvZed  #RailSafety #3DVision #AutomatedTrains #TransportationTech

🌾 How Autonomous Farming is Transforming Profitability in Agriculture 🚜 NODAR's advanced 3D vision system enables farmers to run machinery 24/7, even in hard conditions such as dust, rain, and low light—boosting productivity by 20%, cutting operational costs, and reducing the need for manual labor, all while improving efficiency. Curious to learn more? Dive into our latest blog from COO Brad Rosen for deeper insights into how these advancements are shaping the future of farming. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gurMnwyf #AutonomousFarming #AgTech #Innovation

📢 In a recent article about Tesla’s release of its fully autonomous robotaxi, called Cybercab, Brad Rosen, COO of NODAR, shared key insights on Tesla’s approach to autonomy. Brad addresses whether Tesla’s camera-only approach to their FSD system is sufficiently safe for a driverless taxi (or bus). Can Tesla’s FSD chip and AI software handle the myriad edge cases humans are able to navigate? Brad feels no, because the Tesla FSD chip is significantly underpowered as compared with a human brain. Read more on Microsoft ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gTvnFbkh At NODAR, we believe that for truly safe driverless operation, multiple redundant 3D sensing modalities are required. Radar and stereo vision (cameras) are complementary, and on a robotaxi platform, lidar makes sense as well. NODAR’s #Hammerhead 3D vision system provides reliable, fast, predictable, high-resolution 3D information in most driving conditions. The system works by comparing images taken from two independently mounted cameras and calculating the shift between them, providing precise depth measurements for every pixel in the scene and delivering highly accurate real-time depth perception.  This level of precision supports full autonomy, enabling vehicles to safely navigate complex environments without requiring human attention at all times 🚗💡 For humans to fully depend on autonomous vehicles, the autonomous systems that guide them must be able to handle most edge cases reliably, and in fact, even better than a human can. NODAR Hammerhead offers the precision and reliability to satisfy this critical safety demand. #AutonomousVehicles #3DVision #Robotaxi #SelfDriving 

We are pleased to welcome Barrs Lang as NODAR’s new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With over 20 years of industry experience, Barrs brings a wealth of expertise in sales, business development, and strategic leadership within the automotive and industrial sensor markets. Barrs will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing NODAR's commercial strategy as we expand our global presence and drive innovation across new vertical markets. His deep knowledge and visionary approach will be instrumental in leveraging our advanced 3D vision platform, #Hammerhead, to enhance intelligent machines and drive safe automation worldwide. Join us in welcoming Barrs to the NODAR family! We are excited about the future and the incredible opportunities ahead. 🌍🚀 https://lnkd.in/gTPx5RdB

🌟 New Test Results! 🌟 We are pleased to share some significant results from our latest tests with a leading OEM, demonstrating the capabilities of our 3D vision system. NODAR Hammerhead shows remarkable accuracy in object detection at very long ranges. Check out this video where we successfully detected a car over 600 meters away and a plot comparing GPS distances with our measurements, highlighting the precision of our system. Key Highlights: ➡️ Precise accuracy: Median range accuracy 1.3% as compared to GPS ➡️ 3D point cloud accuracy: Effective at 600 meters during test evaluation. Our advanced stereo vision technology continues to push the boundaries of what's possible, providing unparalleled accuracy and reliability. Stay tuned for more updates #3DVision #AutonomousVehicles

In a recent article by SAE International, Sebastian Blanco highlights insights from our CEO Leaf Jiang at AutoSens USA 2024 on how NODAR’s untethered stereo camera software can revolutionize park assist systems. This technology aims to replace traditional ultrasonic sensors for greater accuracy and reliability. Key Benefits: 🔹Enhanced Performance: Utilizes vehicle’s existing cameras to create precise 3D point clouds for accurate park assist. 🔹No Sensor Obstruction: Eliminates common issues like dirt and debris affecting traditional sensors. 🔹Wider Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Level 2 and higher automation levels, enhancing future vehicle integration. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g6m2ZuJC

Check out our latest blog post on NODAR's SwathGuidance! Discover how our advanced stereo vision technology delivers unmatched accuracy, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, revolutionizing modern farming. 👉 Get the full story: https://lnkd.in/gvww7XA6 ✉️ Contact us to see how NODAR can transform your farming operations. #AgriTech #Innovation #Farming #PrecisionAg #StereoVision

🚘 Learn about our partnership with onsemi in our latest blog! 🚘 Discover how NODAR's advanced stereo vision technology combines with onsemi's Hyperlux™ image sensors to enhance long-range, ultra-accurate object detection, ensuring safer navigation even in adverse conditions. Together, we set new standards for autonomous driving with capabilities like detecting small hazards from 150 meters at speeds up to 130 kph, navigating at night, and operating in challenging weather. 🔗 Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/g3fpXNS5 #AutonomousDriving #Innovation #FutureOfMobility #ComputerVision