- ECARX Holdings (ECX, Financial) expands into the robotics market with a new lidar partnership.
- Mass production is planned for 2026, marking ECARX's first non-automotive lidar application.
- ECARX leverages existing automotive technology for high-growth robotics and AI sectors.
ECARX Holdings Inc. (ECX), a global leader in mobility technology, has announced a strategic partnership with a top developer of robotic lawn mowers to integrate its advanced lidar solution. This significant move is part of ECARX's strategy to diversify its applications beyond the automotive intelligence sector and tap into the rapidly expanding robotics and AI applications market. The global mass production is scheduled for 2026, marking the company's first foray into non-automotive lidar applications.
The lidar technology featured in the agreement boasts a solid-state 3D short-range operational capacity at a 905nm wavelength, along with a 60-meter detection range. This solution uses a customized large-array VCSEL light source and a high-resolution SPAD sensor, which offers high-precision environmental mapping that is essential for autonomous robot navigation and obstacle avoidance. The expansion into robotics allows ECARX to capitalize on its automotive R&D investments, potentially driving new revenue streams.
ECARX's successful partnerships with 18 automakers across 28 global brands underscore its ability to scale and integrate its technology across various platforms. This new venture into robotics further exemplifies ECARX's approach to diversifying its technological applications and highlights its versatility and scalability across different high-growth sectors.
Looking ahead, ECARX aims to collaborate with more industry partners to further advance its innovations in robotics and AI. Ziyu Shen, Chairman and CEO of ECARX, stated, "This partnership validates the application of our cutting-edge technologies and extends it far beyond the automotive market. We’re excited to unlock new growth opportunities in robotics while demonstrating the versatility and commercial potential of our advanced sensor solutions."
