NHK: Automakers Accelerate R&D of High-Precision Autonomous Driving Sensors, Intensifying Market Competition
NHK reported on July 1st that with the intensifying competition in autonomous driving sensor technology, automakers around the world are accelerating the development of higher-performance in-vehicle sensors. The latest sensor developed by Sony's Semiconductor Business Group can detect objects as small as one-third the size of those detected by traditional technology and can process surrounding environment data at a speed of 100 frames per second, accurately identifying obstacles 25 meters away that are 25 centimeters tall. Takebuki Fujioka, the developer of Sony's sensor, said, "The detection accuracy of autonomous driving sensors directly relates to driving safety." In addition, Canon's new sensor can work stably in environments ranging from 100,000 lux strong light to 0.1 lux weak light, and can detect pedestrians up to 120 meters away. The pace of technological iteration in the Chinese market is developing rapidly. According to statistics, the scale of the autonomous driving sensor market in China reached 5.8 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, with an annual growth rate exceeding 30%, but American companies still hold 45% of the market share. Industry insiders pointed out that Chinese companies have made breakthroughs in the field of LiDAR, with their market share rising from 15% in 2020 to 35% in 2024, and they are expected to achieve technological superiority in the next three years.
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