Marelli and Hesai Group Unveil Lidar-Integrated Headlamps for Enhanced Vehicle Safety

Marelli, a leading mobility technology supplier, and Hesai Group (NASDAQ: HSAI), a global leader in automotive-grade lidar, have announced a collaboration to integrate Marelli’s innovative headlamp design with Hesai’s next-generation lidar technology.

This groundbreaking integration is set to enhance automotive safety by providing optimal object detection without compromising vehicle aesthetics or aerodynamics, and at an affordable cost.

Lidar-Integrated Headlamps for Enhanced Safety

The collaboration features the seamless blending of Hesai’s new ATX lidar into Marelli’s premium automotive lighting solutions.

The ATX lidar is a compact, highly customizable long-range sensor specifically designed for automotive applications. This new generation lidar boasts a significant volume reduction of nearly 60% compared to its predecessor, making it much easier to integrate into headlamps.

David Fan, EVP and President China, Marelli, highlighted the importance of co-creating innovative solutions: “This collaboration with Hesai exemplifies our design-led innovation model perfectly.”

Peter Cao, Head of Marelli Automotive Lighting & Sensing business in APAC, added: “By combining our expertise in headlamp design with Hesai’s industry-leading lidar safety technology, we have co-created a truly integrated solution that elevates safety, style, and simplifies option management for future vehicles.”

David Li, Co-founder and CEO of Hesai, emphasized the significance of this collaboration: “This groundbreaking headlamp-lidar integration paves the way for automotive OEMs to improve vehicle safety in a wide range of models by adding powerful lidar technology without sacrificing vehicle design.”

Key Advantages of the Lidar-Integrated Headlamps

1. Enhanced Safety: The precise positioning of the lidar within the headlamp ensures optimal coverage of the road and surrounding environment. This enhances object detection and ranging capabilities for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving functionalities. Marelli offers two customized headlamp options to cater to both cost-effective and luxury car models.

1. Seamless Integration: The compact design of the ATX lidar allows for effortless integration within the headlamp unit. This maintains the vehicle’s sleek aesthetics and aerodynamic profile while reducing material costs.

1. Improved Performance: Placing the lidar within the headlamp provides a natural solution for keeping the sensor clean during operation, maximizing performance in all weather conditions. Marelli’s design protects the lidar sensor and simplifies maintenance, ensuring it remains in optimal working order to support intelligent driving functions.

Affordability and Cost Competitiveness

This innovative solution ensures affordability and cost competitiveness, making it accessible for a broader range of vehicles.

Marelli will be showcasing live demonstrations of this new headlamp concept with Hesai lidar integration at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, which runs from April 25 to May 4.