Ouster to Supply Lidar Sensors for Komatsu’s Suite of Autonomous Offerings
The companies have agreed to incorporate 3D digital lidar sensors into mining equipment to advance autonomous solutions
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Komatsu autonomous solutions powered by digital lidar
Komatsu’s autonomous offerings help customers worldwide increase productivity and reduce total cost of ownership while promoting zero harm. Advanced access to Ouster’s future products for testing and development provides Komatsu with a strategic partnership, enabling the introduction of equipment with advanced functionality that creates value for customers.
The deal provides a pathway to an upgraded autonomy stack to replace legacy 2D lidar systems with 3D lidar for maximum perception and enhanced vehicle functionality. Komatsu’s autonomous solutions will incorporate a mix of long and short-range OS sensors from Ouster’s REV7 series to benefit future offerings to provide increased capabilities and intelligence, including improved detection, navigation, and collision avoidance.
“Ouster’s products developed through this partnership can withstand the shock, vibration and temperature constraints while delivering the enhanced range and spatial awareness necessary to operate in harsh mining environments,” said
This agreement marks a significant milestone in Komatsu’s ongoing journey to advance mining automation and safety. By integrating Ouster’s cutting-edge lidar technology into mining equipment, Komatsu reaffirms its commitment to empower customers to operate more efficiently, safely, and sustainably.
About Komatsu
Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Front-line industries worldwide use Komatsu solutions to develop modern infrastructure, extract fundamental minerals, manage forests, and create consumer products. The company's global service and distributor networks support customer operations to help enhance safety and promote productivity while working to optimize performance. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.
About Ouster
Ouster (Nasdaq: OUST) is a leading global provider of high-resolution lidar sensors and software solutions for the automotive, industrial, robotics, and smart infrastructure industries. Ouster is on a mission to build a safer and more sustainable future by offering affordable, high-performance sensors that drive mass adoption across a wide variety of applications. Ouster is headquartered in
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