Hesai Technology FTX Automotive-Grade Fully Solid-State 180° Short-Range Lidar

Hesai F TX: Small Size Wider Perspective

Hesai’s FTX is an automotive-grade, fully solid-state short-range lidar specifically designed to eliminate perception blind spots for ADAS-equipped vehicles and various robotic applications. Built on Hesai’s fourth-generation technology platform, the FTX features a fully solid-state electronic scanning architecture, which removes the need for moving mechanical parts, ensuring high reliability and a long service life. It offers an industry-leading, ultra-wide field of view (FOV) of up to 180° horizontally and 140° vertically, providing the most comprehensive panoramic coverage available for short-range detection.

Designed for seamless vehicle and robot integration, the FTX boasts an ultra-compact form factor that is 66% lighter than the previous generation (FT120). Its sleek, embedded installation requires an optical window of only 50 x 30 mm, significantly reducing its visual impact on vehicle aesthetics. Despite its small size, the FTX delivers powerful performance with a detection range of 30 meters at 10% reflectivity and a point rate of 492,000 points per second—2.5 times higher than its predecessor. This high resolution allows for the precise detection of low-profile obstacles and vulnerable road users, such as strollers, pedestrians, and e-bikes. With a low power consumption of less than 6 W and robust automotive-grade certifications (ISO 26262 and ISO 21434), the FTX serves as the essential "final piece" for achieving L3 and L4 autonomous driving safety.

FTX Automotive-Grade Fully Solid-State 180° Short-Range Lidar Technical Specifications

Why Choose the FTX Automotive-Grade Fully Solid-State 180° Short-Range Lidar?

The Hesai FTX is a next-generation, fully solid-state short-range lidar designed to provide 360° proximity perception and eliminate the critical blind spots that traditional long-range sensors might miss.

Ultimate Blind Spot Coverage with Ultra-Wide FOV

While long-range lidars focus on the horizon, the FTX is engineered for "near-field" mastery. It features an extraordinary ultra-wide field of view of 140° (Vertical) x 180° (Horizontal). This panoramic perspective allows vehicles and robots to detect low-profile obstacles, such as curbs, small pets, or children’s strollers, that are positioned immediately adjacent to the vehicle body.

Hidden Integration and Minimalist Design

The FTX is designed with aesthetics and seamless integration in mind. It is 66% lighter than its predecessor (the FT120) and requires a remarkably small optical window of only 50 mm x 30 mm. This compact form factor allows it to be discretely embedded into fenders, side mirrors, or bumpers without compromising the vehicle's industrial design or aerodynamics.

Reliability Through Fully Solid-State Architecture

As a "True Solid-State" sensor, the FTX contains no moving parts—no rotating mirrors or mechanical components. This architecture significantly enhances the sensor’s durability and lifespan, making it highly resistant to the vibrations and shocks common in automotive and robotic environments. It is built to automotive-grade standards, ensuring stable performance over years of operation.

High-Resolution Short-Range Precision

Despite its small size, the FTX delivers a high-density point cloud of 492,000 points per second—a 2.5x increase over previous generations. With a 30-meter detection range (at 10% reflectivity), it provides the high-fidelity data needed for complex urban maneuvers, such as automated parking, tight-space navigation, and lane-changing safety.

Optimized Efficiency and Safety Standards

The FTX is highly energy-efficient, consuming less than 6W of power, which is critical for extending the range of electric vehicles (EVs). Furthermore, it is developed in strict accordance with international safety standards, including ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity), making it a trusted component for L3 and L4 autonomous driving systems.

What Is the FTX Automotive-Grade Fully Solid-State 180° Short-Range Lidar Used For?

Typical applications of the FTX Automotive-Grade Fully Solid-State 180° Short-Range Lidar include:

• Autonomous vehicles, robotaxis and shuttle perception systems

• ADAS development, validation and data collection vehicles

• Mobile robotics, AGVs, AMRs and delivery robots

• Smart infrastructure, V2X and roadside perception units

• HD mapping, surveying and digital-twin data acquisition

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FTX Automotive-Grade Fully Solid-State 180° Short-Range Lidar?

Hesai’s FTX is an automotive-grade, fully solid-state short-range lidar specifically designed to eliminate perception blind spots for ADAS-equipped vehicles and various robotic applications. Built on Hesai’s fourth-generation technology platform, the FTX features a fully solid-state electronic scanning architecture, which removes the need for moving mechanical parts, ensuring high reliability and a long service life.

Is the FTX Automotive-Grade Fully Solid-State 180° Short-Range Lidar suitable for autonomous vehicle projects?

Yes. The FTX Automotive-Grade Fully Solid-State 180° Short-Range Lidar produces real-time 3D point cloud data used for object detection, obstacle avoidance and localization in autonomous driving and robotics stacks, and it integrates with common perception frameworks such as ROS-based pipelines and Autoware.

Where is the FTX Automotive-Grade Fully Solid-State 180° Short-Range Lidar available?

The FTX Automotive-Grade Fully Solid-State 180° Short-Range Lidar is available through Leo Drive in the following region: Turkey. For other regions, please contact Leo Drive.

How can I get the datasheet and technical documents for the FTX Automotive-Grade Fully Solid-State 180° Short-Range Lidar?

Please contact Leo Drive to request the datasheet, user manual and other technical documents for the FTX Automotive-Grade Fully Solid-State 180° Short-Range Lidar.

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