Seyond: The LiDAR Provider Offering Complete Range Coverage

Robotics manufacturers face a complex procurement challenge. Autonomous vehicles, warehouse robots, and infrastructure systems all require LiDAR sensors tailored to specific detection ranges. Until recently, building an autonomous system meant managing relationships with multiple vendors – one for short-range, one for medium-range, and one for long-range sensors. Seyond has emerged as a unique player in the LiDAR industry, offering sensors across all four range categories, simplifying this process and accelerating development timelines.

The Problem with Fragmented LiDAR Supply Chains

Traditionally, robotics companies have had to navigate a fragmented market. Autonomous vehicles need to detect objects from centimeters away during parking maneuvers to 500 meters ahead on highways. Warehouse robots require different coverage than mining equipment, and infrastructure systems have unique requirements. This has led to engineering teams spending time reconciling incompatible data formats and procurement departments coordinating multiple international supply chains. This fragmentation was previously accepted as inevitable.

Existing LiDAR manufacturers typically specialize in specific distance categories. Mid-range digital sensor manufacturers excel in industrial automation and smart infrastructure, but often lack coverage at extreme short and ultra-long ranges. Automotive-focused suppliers concentrate on mid- to long-range applications, while volume manufacturers optimize for specific segments rather than offering a comprehensive range.

Seyond’s Comprehensive LiDAR Portfolio

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, with manufacturing facilities in the United States, Seyond has developed a suite of LiDAR sensors designed to address every detection requirement. Their product line includes:

• Hummingbird D1: Detects from 0.01 meters to 50 meters, ideal for close-proximity applications like human-robot interaction, parking assistance, and warehouse navigation.
• Robin W: Covers 0.1 to 150 meters, suitable for last-mile delivery vehicles, indoor industrial automation, and urban traffic monitoring.
• Robin E1X: Ranges from 1 to 250 meters, designed for long-range outdoor applications like highway driving, mining operations, and agricultural machinery.
• Falcon K: Extends from 1.5 meters to 500 meters, providing ultra-long-range detection for highway autonomy and large industrial sites.

Notably, Seyond is one of the few companies offering a product in each segment, with over 500 clients and nearly 800,000 Robin and Falcon units deployed as of the finish of 2025.

Customizable Scan Patterns and Software Integration

Seyond offers the first fully customizable LiDAR sensor with a programmable scan pattern. Customers can adjust how the device distributes laser pulses based on specific needs. For example, highway vehicles can prioritize forward scanning to maximize the Falcon K’s 500-meter range, while warehouse robots can optimize coverage for indoor navigation. This flexibility contrasts with traditional vendors who lock scan patterns during manufacturing.

Seyond’s unified software architecture ensures compatible data formats across all sensors, simplifying integration for developers. A single SDK can be used to manage all devices, and consistent calibration procedures eliminate vendor-specific protocols.

Economic and Logistical Advantages

By consolidating LiDAR sourcing with Seyond, companies can realize significant economic and logistical benefits:

• Reduced Procurement Complexity: Replace three vendor relationships with one.
• Streamlined Supply Chain: Unified contract negotiation and a single point of contact for support.
• Engineering Efficiency: Compatible data formats and a single SDK reduce integration time.
• Domestic Sourcing: Manufacturing in the U.S. Addresses domestic sourcing requirements.

Applications Across Industries

Seyond’s LiDAR solutions are applicable across a wide range of industries:

• Automotive: Enabling L3 assisted driving and L4/L5 autonomous applications like robotaxis.
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS): Improving traffic management through vehicle and pedestrian detection, traffic flow optimization, and incident detection.
• Robotics: Providing robust perception for AGVs, AMRs, and autonomous forklifts in warehouse logistics, shipping, and port operations.

Dr. Junwei Bao, co-founder and CEO of Seyond, emphasizes the importance of spatial information for the future of robotics and autonomous systems, stating that “Physical AI is emerging all around us. To understand the real world, we must see it and interpret it.”

As the autonomous technology market matures, the demand for reliable suppliers with comprehensive portfolios will continue to grow. Seyond’s unique position as the only provider offering complete range coverage positions it for continued success.