Opsys, a developer of solid-state scanning LiDAR sensors, is collaborating with Peachtree Corners in Georgia to launch and deploy the company’s Advanced LiDAR Technology Opsys Sensors (ALTOS) Gen 2 LiDAR at Curiosity Lab. This will be the first real-world deployment of the ALTOS, the company’s first deployment with a municipality and the company’s first deployment in the United States.

Opsys technology uses fully addressable VCSEL arrays, combined with a single chip addressable CMOS SPAD array. No moving parts allows for 24/7 operation and ensures no mechanical failures over time. This increases the LiDAR’s lifetime expectancy beyond other solutions on the market today. The patented technology provides a 4D point cloud in real time.

As they are semiconductor-based and scalable, Opsys sensors can provide major cost savings. The sensor is already in mass production.

Opsys’ new technology possesses a higher partial differential equation (PDE) and a larger array than other models, which gives the unit improved detection range and a higher resolution of objects. The improved optics reduce unwanted light, while improving uniformity and enhancing illumination. The unit’s optimised ASIC/processor allows for advanced processing of data, as well as lower power dissipation and cost.

“The ALTOS Gen 2 represents the future of smart city technology,” said Rafi Harel, Chief Executive Officer of Opsys. “This collaboration with Peachtree Corners and Curiosity Lab gives us the unique opportunity to showcase the reliability and efficiency of our pure solid-state LiDAR technology in a real-world environment, which will soon improve safety and traffic management for cities across the globe. As our first real-world deployment and first US deployment, we are looking forward to working with Peachtree Corners as our test and demo site to then launch into the US market.”

“Opsys’ technology was extremely easy to calibrate and deploy in our city. The simple, yet flexible design made it easy for set up, without the need of special custom cables or proprietary connectors,” said Brandon Branham, Executive Director of Curiosity Lab. “The device behaves like a normal network device which also made it easy for us to integrate into our single pane of glass smart city management systems. By adding this cutting-edge technology into our infrastructure, we’re able to enhance safety and operational efficiency for our community while showcasing scalable solutions that other cities and industries can easily adopt.”