LightWare LiDAR
South Africa maker of compact microLiDAR sensors for drones, robotics, and autonomous vehicles; ISO 9001:2015-certified, 50,000+ sensors deployed globally.
LightWare LiDAR is a global manufacturer of compact, ultralight microLiDAR® sensors, with corporate headquarters and ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing facilities operated by LightWare Optoelectronics (Pty) Ltd in South Africa. The company was established in 2012 and operates a wholly-owned US subsidiary, LightWare LiDAR Inc, incorporated in Delaware and based in Boulder, Colorado. LightWare designs and produces microLiDAR® sensors that enable machine perception for applications including drone altitude sensing, detect-and-avoid, terrain following, position hold, SLAM, and BVLOS flight.
Key products include the SF45/B scanning microLiDAR (59 g) and the LW20/C laser rangefinder with 100 m range. The company has deployed over 50,000 sensors globally and serves drone, robotics, autonomous vehicle, smart city, and industrial automation markets through a network of nearly 30 distributors worldwide. LightWare is a portfolio company of Sanari Capital.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
SF45/B Scanning microLiDAR
Lightweight 59 g scanning LiDAR sensor for drone detect-and-avoid and obstacle sensing, delivering long-range performance in an ultra-compact form factor.
LW20/C Laser Rangefinder
IP67-rated 100 m range microLiDAR® rangefinder, the industry-standard altitude and ranging sensor for commercial drones worldwide.
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Contact LightWare LiDAR
WEBSITE
https://lightwarelidar.comPHONE
+1 720 927 4258HEADQUARTERS
South Africa
Company Facts
Founded
2012
Primary Role
Component Supplier
Company Size
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Primary Region
Africa
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Funding Stage
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