2018 - PACE Award Winner

What: Using a robust laser scanner to watch the road

Innovation: Valeo has developed the first robust automotive-grade commercialized laser scanner to support object detection in road and traffic monitoring for autonomous driving. Using a mirror that spins at 750 rpm, Scala distributes a sharp laser spot across a 145-degree field of view to collect a high-resolution, nearly 3-D view of the vehicle environment.

First Customer: Audi A8

Judge's Citation: SCALA®  from Valeo is the world’s first automotive grade laser scanner for use in autonomous driving systems. Built for the rigorous demands of the automotive environment, SCALA® can be seamlessly integrated into a vehicle body.  The Valeo scanner offers a unique combination of a large detection range, wide field of view, high resolution and range accuracy. And importantly, it is priced very attractively.    The Valeo unit is a crucial component of a LiDAR detection system for level 3 and 4 automated driving. 

Web site: valeo.com