AEye

AEye is an AI company that specializes in developing perception software for autonomous vehicles. They are best known for creating iDAR, a vision hardware platform that combines software extensibility, AI algorithms, and smart, agile sensors to capture more intelligent information with less power. This technology enables self-driving cars to navigate safely by accurately identifying objects in their path and making quick decisions based on the data gathered.

Founded in 2013, AEye aims to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of automated transportation. To achieve this, they work closely with automotive OEMs, tier 1s, and tech partners to integrate and deploy their perception system. Their goal is to provide high-performance, scalable perception solutions that serve as the eyes and visual cortex of autonomous vehicles.