Inyo Mobility selects Aeva’s LiDAR for autonomous shuttles
The transportation solutions company plans to integrate Aeva’s silicon photonics-based technology into its next-generation fleet of autonomous shuttles to improve safety and efficiency in city environments
Aeva, a company focusing on next-generation sensing and perception systems based on silicon photonics, has announced that the autonomous transportation company Inyo Mobility has selected it as the exclusive LiDAR supplier for its upcoming autonomous shuttle programme. The partnership will integrate Aeva Atlas 4D LiDAR technology into Inyo’s autonomous vehicle platform, aiming to enhance safety, perception, and operational efficiency in complex urban environments.
Inyo is developing the use of compact, lightweight vehicles in public transport, focusing on resource- and cost-efficient, customisable designs tailored to specific applications throughout Europe. The company describes its Inyo CAB as a fully electric modular vehicle designed for sustainable, last-mile urban mobility, featuring a customisable interior, barrier-free access, and multiple autonomous and manually operated configurations for both passenger and cargo transport.
Aeva says its collaboration with Inyo Mobility represents a significant step forward in the deployment of autonomous vehicles for public transportation. By leveraging Aeva’s LiDAR technology, Inyo aims to enhance the safety and reliability of its shuttle services, providing cities with a dependable and efficient transportation option.
According to Aeva, its 4D LiDAR, based on frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) technology, uniquely provides simultaneous measurement of 3D position and instant velocity for each point in a scene. The company says this capability allows autonomous vehicles to better distinguish between static and dynamic objects, such as pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles, even at long ranges and in challenging weather conditions. Aeva’s sensors can detect objects up to 500 metres away and are immune to interference from other LiDAR sensors and sunlight, making them particularly suited for urban and highway driving scenarios, the company adds.
“We are excited to partner with Aeva to equip our vehicle fleet with their state-of-the-art 4D LiDAR technology,” said Marcus Zwick, CEO of Inyo Mobility. “Aeva’s compact sensors will integrate seamlessly and provide our vehicles with a comprehensive 360-degree understanding of their surroundings, enabling safer and more reliable autonomous operation in the dynamic environments of city streets.”
James Byun, managing director of business development at Aeva, commented: “Inyo Mobility’s commitment to deploying advanced autonomous transportation aligns perfectly with our mission to bring next-generation perception solutions to the mobility industry. We look forward to supporting Inyo’s autonomous shuttle programme and contribute to the advancement of safe and efficient urban mobility.”
