AEye and Black Sesame Technologies Collaborate to Enhance Autonomous Safety in China's Railway Operations

AEye has signed a strategic partnership with Black Sesame Technologies in China to advance autonomous safety. The collaboration aims to deliver a world-class AI-based obstacle detection and early warning system using AEye's Apollo long-range lidar sensor and Black Sesame Technologies' advanced chipset and perception software. The partnership marks AEye's expansion into mainland China and is expected to create a best-in-class solution for customers in the world's largest lidar market.

AEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIDR) and Black Sesame Technologies have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to advance autonomous safety in China. The partnership aims to deliver a world-class AI-based obstacle detection and early warning system, leveraging AEye's Apollo long-range lidar sensor and Black Sesame Technologies' advanced chipset and perception software [1].

The collaboration marks a significant milestone for AEye, expanding its footprint into mainland China, the world's largest lidar market. The partnership is expected to create a best-in-class solution tailored to address the critical safety demands of high-speed transportation networks.

Matt Fisch, CEO of AEye, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, "Pairing our industry-leading 1550 nm Apollo lidar with Black Sesame Technologies' intelligent perception stack is anticipated to create a best-in-class solution for customers in China" [1].

Wilson Liu, Co-founder and President of Black Sesame Technologies, added, "Our partnership with AEye pioneers a new standard for AI-based rail safety. By fusing ultra-long-range sensing with mission-critical computing, we’re intending to deliver the world’s most reliable obstacle detection system for trains" [1].

The strategic cooperation agreement is expected to deliver a full-stack, plug-and-play solution that enhances safety in all facets of railway operations. The collaboration is anticipated to enable faster deployment and delivery of meaningful safety improvements across transportation networks.

The partnership highlights the growing demand for autonomous safety solutions in China and the potential for transformative opportunities in this sector. The integration of AEye's Apollo long-range lidar sensor with Black Sesame Technologies' advanced chipset and perception software positions both companies to capture these opportunities.

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[1] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250818804378/en/AEye-and-Black-Sesame-Technologies-Sign-Strategic-Cooperation-Agreement-to-Advance-Autonomous-Safety-in-China