RoboSense
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Lidar technology, automotive, robotics, industrial |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | Qiu Chunxin |
| Headquarters | Shenzhen , China |
Area served | Global |
Key people | Qiu Chunxin (Chairman), Zhu Xiaorui (Chief Scientist), Liu Letian (Chief Technology Officer) |
| Products | Lidar solutions for ADAS, vehicular automation, robotics, industrial markets |
RoboSense Technology Co., Ltd (RoboSense; ) is a publicly listed Chinese enterprise focused on designing and marketing lidar solutions, predominantly catering to the ADAS, vehicular automation, robotics, and industrial markets.
History
Established in 2014 by Qiu Chunxin following his doctoral research on outdoor robotics perception at the Harbin Institute of Technology, RoboSense's founding team featured Qiu's PhD advisor Zhu Xiaorui as chief scientist and colleague Liu Letian as chief technology officer.
The company has secured investments from over 30 institutional backers, including notable names like Cainiao, BYD, and Xiaomi. Initially, RoboSense manufactured 3D laser scanning devices for construction and interior design applications, launching its first static scanner in 2015.
Responding to the growth of autonomous vehicle technology, RoboSense shifted focus in 2016 towards automotive-grade lidars, becoming among the earliest producers of solid-state lidars equipped with fixed sensors. The firm has also made significant progress in the MEMS lidar sector aimed at driver assistance technologies.
Beyond the automotive field, RoboSense develops lidar hardware for robotics and creates AI-driven detection software.
On 5 January 2024, RoboSense debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising HK$990 million and achieving a valuation close to HK$19.3 billion—positioning it as the highest-valued lidar company worldwide at that moment. Despite this milestone, its shares fell by 2.09% on the first trading day amid investor apprehension regarding lidar integration costs in autonomous vehicles.
By early 2024, RoboSense was recognized as the leading global supplier of automotive lidar systems.
At CES 2025, RoboSense presented products designed for the US market; Chairman Qiu highlighted a commitment to product excellence despite ongoing geopolitical challenges.
Within China's lidar sector, RoboSense is regarded as a key rival to Hesai Technology.