Luminar Technology Selected on New, Fully Electric Volvo ES90
Luminar (LAZR) has announced its technology will be featured in the new Volvo ES90, marking the second Volvo model to incorporate their technology following the EX90 SUV. The ES90, scheduled for production this year, will integrate Luminar's Iris LiDAR technology into its roofline.
The LiDAR system, working alongside radars, cameras, and ultrasonic sensors, offers superior safety features including the ability to detect pedestrians at up to 250-meter distances and small objects like tires at 120 meters, even in low-light conditions. The technology performs exceptionally well at night, when accidents are more likely to occur.
The ES90 will utilize Volvo's latest SPA2 platform, also used in the EX90. This implementation represents an expansion of the partnership between Luminar and Volvo Cars, introducing advanced driver assistance features to a new category of premium electric vehicles.
Luminar (LAZR) ha annunciato che la sua tecnologia sarà presente nel nuovo Volvo ES90, segnando il secondo modello Volvo a incorporare la loro tecnologia dopo il SUV EX90. L'ES90, previsto per la produzione quest'anno, integrerà la tecnologia Iris LiDAR di Luminar nella sua linea del tetto.
Il sistema LiDAR, che lavora in sinergia con radar, telecamere e sensori ultrasonici, offre caratteristiche di sicurezza superiori, inclusa la capacità di rilevare pedoni fino a distanze di 250 metri e piccoli oggetti come pneumatici a 120 metri, anche in condizioni di scarsa illuminazione. La tecnologia funziona eccezionalmente bene di notte, quando gli incidenti sono più probabili.
L'ES90 utilizzerà la più recente piattaforma SPA2 di Volvo, già utilizzata nell'EX90. Questa implementazione rappresenta un'espansione della partnership tra Luminar e Volvo Cars, introducendo funzionalità avanzate di assistenza alla guida in una nuova categoria di veicoli elettrici premium.
Luminar (LAZR) ha anunciado que su tecnología estará presente en el nuevo Volvo ES90, marcando el segundo modelo de Volvo en incorporar su tecnología tras el SUV EX90. El ES90, programado para producción este año, integrará la tecnología Iris LiDAR de Luminar en su línea del techo.
El sistema LiDAR, que trabaja junto con radares, cámaras y sensores ultrasónicos, ofrece características de seguridad superiores, incluida la capacidad de detectar peatones a distancias de hasta 250 metros y objetos pequeños como neumáticos a 120 metros, incluso en condiciones de poca luz. La tecnología funciona excepcionalmente bien por la noche, cuando es más probable que ocurran accidentes.
El ES90 utilizará la última plataforma SPA2 de Volvo, también utilizada en el EX90. Esta implementación representa una expansión de la asociación entre Luminar y Volvo Cars, introduciendo características avanzadas de asistencia al conductor en una nueva categoría de vehículos eléctricos premium.
루미나르 (LAZR)가 새로운 볼보 ES90에 자사의 기술이 적용될 것이라고 발표했습니다. 이는 EX90 SUV에 이어 두 번째 볼보 모델입니다. 올해 생산 예정인 ES90은 루미나르의 아이리스 LiDAR 기술을 지붕 라인에 통합할 것입니다.
LiDAR 시스템은 레이더, 카메라 및 초음파 센서와 함께 작동하여 보행자를 최대 250미터 거리에서 감지하고, 타이어와 같은 작은 물체를 120미터까지 감지할 수 있는 우수한 안전 기능을 제공합니다. 이 기술은 사고가 발생할 가능성이 더 높은 야간에 특히 잘 작동합니다.
ES90은 EX90에서도 사용되는 볼보의 최신 SPA2 플랫폼을 활용할 것입니다. 이 구현은 루미나르와 볼보 자동차 간의 파트너십 확대를 나타내며, 새로운 프리미엄 전기차 카테고리에 고급 운전 보조 기능을 도입합니다.
Luminar (LAZR) a annoncé que sa technologie sera intégrée dans le nouveau Volvo ES90, marquant le deuxième modèle Volvo à incorporer sa technologie après le SUV EX90. L'ES90, prévu pour production cette année, intégrera la technologie Iris LiDAR de Luminar dans sa ligne de toit.
Le système LiDAR, fonctionnant en conjonction avec des radars, des caméras et des capteurs ultrasoniques, offre des caractéristiques de sécurité supérieures, y compris la capacité de détecter des piétons jusqu'à 250 mètres de distance et de petits objets comme des pneus à 120 mètres, même dans des conditions de faible luminosité. La technologie fonctionne exceptionnellement bien la nuit, lorsque les accidents sont plus susceptibles de se produire.
L'ES90 utilisera la dernière plateforme SPA2 de Volvo, également utilisée dans l'EX90. Cette mise en œuvre représente une expansion du partenariat entre Luminar et Volvo Cars, introduisant des fonctionnalités avancées d'assistance à la conduite dans une nouvelle catégorie de véhicules électriques haut de gamme.
Luminar (LAZR) hat angekündigt, dass ihre Technologie im neuen Volvo ES90 integriert wird, was das zweite Volvo-Modell ist, das nach dem EX90 SUV ihre Technologie verwendet. Der ES90, der in diesem Jahr in Produktion gehen soll, wird die Iris LiDAR-Technologie von Luminar in seine Dachlinie integrieren.
Das LiDAR-System, das zusammen mit Radaren, Kameras und Ultraschallsensoren arbeitet, bietet überlegene Sicherheitsmerkmale, einschließlich der Fähigkeit, Fußgänger bis zu 250 Meter Entfernung und kleine Objekte wie Reifen bis zu 120 Meter zu erkennen, auch bei schlechten Lichtverhältnissen. Die Technologie funktioniert besonders gut bei Nacht, wenn Unfälle wahrscheinlicher sind.
Der ES90 wird die neueste SPA2-Plattform von Volvo nutzen, die auch im EX90 verwendet wird. Diese Implementierung stellt eine Erweiterung der Partnerschaft zwischen Luminar und Volvo Cars dar und führt fortschrittliche Fahrassistenzfunktionen in eine neue Kategorie von Premium-Elektrofahrzeugen ein.
- Second major vehicle integration with Volvo Cars, expanding market presence
- Technology already proven successful in EX90 model with customer deliveries
- Partnership with industry leader NVIDIA enhances market positioning
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Luminar's announcement of a second production win with Volvo represents a significant commercial validation for the company. The selection for the ES90 sedan follows the successful EX90 SUV implementation that's already reaching customers, establishing a clear production ramp trajectory.
This expanded partnership is particularly valuable because it demonstrates Luminar can secure multiple vehicle models within a manufacturer's lineup rather than just one-off implementations. The ES90 utilizes the same SPA2 platform as the EX90, suggesting efficient technology integration which typically improves margins and reduces engineering costs for subsequent vehicles.
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The timing is strategic as well - coming during a period when the LiDAR sector has faced significant market skepticism about adoption rates and commercialization timelines. This announcement provides tangible evidence of Luminar's technological differentiation in a crowded field where several competitors are struggling to secure production wins.
While the article doesn't specify volume commitments or revenue projections, this win strengthens Luminar's commercial momentum and validates their focus on high-performance safety applications with premium automakers.
Luminar's integration into Volvo's ES90 electric sedan represents a significant technological validation in the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) space. By securing placement in Volvo's second SPA2 platform vehicle, Luminar demonstrates that its Iris LiDAR isn't just viable for SUVs but adaptable across vehicle categories while maintaining its roofline integration design.
The technical specifications mentioned - 250-meter pedestrian detection range and 120-meter small object detection at highway speeds - highlight Luminar's performance advantages over competing LiDAR technologies. These capabilities are particularly important for enabling higher levels of automated driving in challenging conditions like nighttime operation, where traditional camera-based systems struggle.
Volvo's expanding implementation of LiDAR technology across its premium electric lineup signals a broader industry shift toward sensor fusion approaches (combining LiDAR, radar, cameras, and ultrasonics) rather than the camera-only systems some automakers have pursued. This trend favors specialist suppliers like Luminar over vertically-integrated approaches.
The mention of NVIDIA as a technology partner indicates Luminar's hardware is effectively integrating with industry-standard computing platforms, essential for processing the complex point-cloud data generated by high-performance LiDAR. This ecosystem compatibility increases Luminar's addressable market beyond single-vendor solutions.
As electrification and automation converge in premium vehicles, Luminar appears well-positioned to benefit from automakers' investments in differentiated safety technologies that can justify higher vehicle price points.
The New Volvo ES90 marks the second Volvo car model to feature Luminar’s technology, following the successful launch and customer delivery of the Volvo EX90 SUV
“We’re proud to be selected in conjunction with industry leaders like NVIDIA for a second global automotive launch as Volvo Cars expands its new lineup,” said Austin Russell, Founder and CEO of Luminar. “The Volvo ES90 will help scale our safety critical technology at a time when consumers, automakers, and regulators alike are demanding the most advanced sensing capabilities in their roadmaps — and this is just the beginning.”
“The Iris lidar on ES90 will complement an advanced set of sensors and enable exceptional perception to help keep everyone safe inside and around the car,” said Alwin Bakkenes, Head of Software Engineering, Volvo Cars. “The selection of the Iris lidar builds on our partnership with Luminar and our shared commitment to automotive safety.”
LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges with high precision and fidelity. Coupled with advanced sensors such as radars, cameras, and ultrasonic sensors, LiDAR continuously scans the environment in front of the car, enabling an accurate and high-precision estimate of the shape and size of objects in three-dimensional understanding of the surroundings, helping expand the safety margins.
Luminar’s LiDAR technology does not rely on light like a camera, which makes it especially superior at night, where a disproportionate number of accidents may occur. It can detect pedestrians at up to 250-meter distances and something as small and dark as a tire on a black road 120 meters ahead, all while traveling at highway speeds.
As a pioneer and leader in safety, Volvo Cars is introducing advanced driver assistance features using the state-of-the-art sensors set including LiDAR on ES90. Expanding the partnership to integrate LiDAR technology into a product that redefines the large premium Volvo car for the electrical age, will expose a new category of car buyer to this advanced technology. The Volvo ES90 will use the latest SPA2 platform that underpins the Volvo EX90, with Luminar’s LiDAR seamlessly integrated into the roofline of the vehicle. Coupled with other advanced sensors such as radars, cameras and ultrasonic sensors, the LiDAR on the Volvo ES90 will help further improve safety for everyone in and around the car.
About Luminar:
Luminar is a global automotive technology company ushering in a new era of vehicle safety and autonomy. For the past decade, Luminar has built an advanced hardware and software/AI platform to enable its various partners, ranging from Volvo Cars and Mercedes-Benz to NVIDIA and Mobileye, to develop and deploy the world's most advanced passenger vehicles. Following the launch of the Volvo EX90 as the first global production vehicle to feature its technology, Luminar is poised to lead the industry in enabling next-generation safety and autonomous capabilities for global production vehicles. For more information, please visit www.luminartech.com.
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