Taiwan unveils first AI solid-state LiDAR system for autonomous vehicles

The Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) in Taiwan has unveiled the first locally developed AI Solid-State LiDAR system at the 2024 Taiwan Innotech Expo. This technology enhances the sensing capabilities of autonomous vehicles, surpassing existing algorithms. DoIT is collaborating with Compertum Microsystems to target the growing domestic autonomous vehicle market, valued at hundreds of billions of dollars. The initiative is part of a broader investment in innovative technologies by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The expo also features 64 technologies from various research institutions, including advancements in AI applications for drones and sustainable carbon reduction technologies for the bicycle industry. The event runs from October 17 to 19 at the Taipei World Trade Center.