New Software Toolkit Simplifies the Development of Lidar-based Applications
SAN JOSE, Calif.-Friday 30 July 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]
(BUSINESS
WIRE)-- Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced a
new software development kit which allows customers to utilize the
advanced capabilities of Velodyne’s Vella lidar perception software in
their autonomous solutions. The Vella Development Kit (VDK) enables
companies to accelerate time to market for bringing cutting-edge lidar
capabilities to autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems
(ADAS), mobile delivery devices, industrial robotics, drones and more.
VDK
helps companies use their development resources more efficiently by
reducing the time and effort required to integrate 3D lidar sensors into
applications. The Vella processing features included in VDK translate
raw point cloud data into richer, more descriptive information in real
time. These higher-level perception outputs, such as object
classification, velocity measurement, semantic scene segmentation and
obstacle detection, can be directly used by autonomous system developers
without deep knowledge or expertise in lidar processing.
Backed
by machine learning algorithms trained on the massive datasets built by
Velodyne, Vella’s perception capabilities enable autonomous mobility
today in a wide range of operational design domains, such as urban
roadways, highways, sidewalks and warehouses. VDK was developed with
input from automakers, application developers and the Automated with
Velodyne ecosystem.
VDK is designed to leverage the unique,
powerful capabilities of Velodyne’s latest solid state Velarray H800 and
Velarray M1600 lidar sensors, with support for additional sensors being
added with each release. Customers with an active maintenance
subscription will gain access to every future release of VDK, which will
continue to be updated with the latest hardware support and processing
features that Vella has to offer.
“The Vella Development Kit
supports customers through the entire autonomous solution development
lifecycle, from testing and evaluating sensors, to building initial
proofs of concept, to demonstrating complete applications,” said Vishal
Jain, Vice President of Software Engineering, Velodyne Lidar. “VDK
enables developers and integrators to see the world differently by
connecting them to the complete array of robust perception capabilities
provided by Vella. They also have ongoing access to all the latest
innovations that result from Velodyne’s continued leadership deploying
lidar solutions throughout the world. VDK demonstrates Velodyne’s
prowess in providing revolutionary sensors and software that allow
companies to create autonomous solutions which transform lives through
the advancement of safer mobility.”
Velodyne plans to expand the
Vella Development Kit offering in the near future with two additional
versions. VDK Lite will offer a smaller set of the most essential
processing features at a lower price point. VDK Enterprise will provide a
full range of design customization, new feature development and support
services for the most demanding customer applications.
The Vella
Development Kit currently includes one year of support and software
updates. There is also the option of ongoing maintenance, with access to
additional software releases and services. To purchase the VDK, please
contact Velodyne Sales at 669.275.2526, sales@velodyne.com.
About Velodyne Lidar
Velodyne
Lidar (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) ushered in a new era of autonomous
technology with the invention of real-time surround view lidar sensors.
Velodyne, the global leader in lidar, is known for its broad portfolio
of breakthrough lidar technologies. Velodyne’s revolutionary sensor and
software solutions provide flexibility, quality, and performance to meet
the needs of a wide range of industries, including autonomous vehicles,
advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), robotics, unmanned aerial
vehicles (UAV), smart cities and security. Through continuous
innovation, Velodyne strives to transform lives and communities by
advancing safer mobility for all. For more information, visit
www.velodynelidar.com.
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press release contains "forward looking statements" within the meaning
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Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including, without limitation, all
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are outside Velodyne's control, that could cause actual results or
outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the
forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, that may
affect actual results or outcomes include uncertainties regarding
government regulation and adoption of lidar, the uncertain impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic on Velodyne's and its customers' businesses;
Velodyne's ability to manage growth; Velodyne's ability to execute its
business plan; uncertainties related to the ability of Velodyne's
customers to commercialize their products and the ultimate market
acceptance of these products; the rate and degree of market acceptance
of Velodyne's products; the success of other competing lidar and
sensor-related products and services that exist or may become available;
uncertainties related to Velodyne's current litigation and potential
litigation involving Velodyne or the validity or enforceability of
Velodyne's intellectual property; and general economic and market
conditions impacting demand for Velodyne's products and services. For
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to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.
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statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise, except as required by law.
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