Hesai Technology, a leading LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) solutions provider, has partnered with SAIC General Motors (SAIC-GM) to supply its AT series automotive-grade long-range LiDAR systems.
SAIC-GM will integrate the AT series LiDAR into its forthcoming car models. This collaboration is part of SAIC-GM’s broader strategy to accelerate its transformation in the areas of electrification and intelligent connectivity, with a planned investment of 70 billion yuan in new technologies by 2025. Between 2024 and 2025, SAIC-GM intends to launch 12 new energy vehicle models, including battery electric vehicles based on the Ultium Platform and a new generation of smart PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles).
This strategic move underscores the increasing importance of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) within the automotive industry. SAIC-GM is rapidly deploying its next-generation Super Cruise ADAS across its product line and aims to introduce more advanced intelligent assistance features to deliver a smarter, safer, and more reliable driving experience.
Hesai’s AT series LiDAR is based on a self-developed chip architecture, incorporating a highly integrated transceiver module and a stable one-dimensional mirror scanning solution. This design allows the system to support a range of autonomous driving systems, from ADAS to Level 4, and offers high-confidence, all-weather 3D perception capabilities. The AT series is a crucial component of intelligent driving systems, enhancing vehicle safety and performance.
In addition to SAIC-GM, Hesai has also announced collaborations with Audi and Ford’s joint-venture brand in China, with mass production of the cooperative car models slated to begin in 2025. The AT128, a variant of the AT series, has already been successfully integrated into several popular new energy vehicle models in China since mass production began in 2022. As of the first quarter of 2024, over 350,000 units of the AT128 have been delivered.
This partnership between Hesai Technology and SAIC-GM reflects the growing trend of technological integration in the automotive sector and the critical role LiDAR plays in enhancing vehicle capabilities.
