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Models (1)
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Relationships
Current leadership (5)
- Yifan Li Co-founder & CEOsecondary-verified
- Shaoqing Xiang Co-Founder and Chief Technology OfficerIR-verified
- Kai Sun Co-Founder and Chief ScientistIR-verified
- Yang Cailian executiveIR-verified
- Fan Peng executiveIR-verified
Founders (3)
- Yifan Licofounderfounded 2014-01-01
- Shaoqing Xiangcofounderfounded 2014-10-01
- Kai Suncofounderfounded 2014-10-01
Media (1)
Company-anchored media. Official assets the company has published at the company level, distinct from model-anchored media that lives on individual product pages.
Hesai Technology's introduction of its JT128 compact 3D LiDAR, positioned for robotics and mobile applications. The 128-channel configuration and range specifications are Hesai's stated figures, not independently verified.
Safety record
No incidents on record for Hesai Technology.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Recent coverage
Hesai Technology in third-party press
Hesai Showcases Kosmo Spatial Intelligence Platform and Robotic Lidar at WAIC 2026, Underscoring Its Physical AI Vision
No Fences, No Operators: How Lidar Perception Is Making Industrial Sites Autonomous
Hesai x Thoro.ai: How the JT128 Powers CoreFlex AMR Autonomy in Real-World 3PL Environments
Peer companies
- DJI7 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- Robotphoenix5 models
- Lightwheel3 models
- ATI Industrial Automation2 models
- Anvil Robotics2 models
Supplies to (22)
Sensors
- TuSimpleHesai LiDAR for TuSimple autonomous trucking (Yole customer list; no single model named)suppliesclaimed
- AutoXHesai LiDAR for AutoX L4 robotaxi (Yole customer list; no single model named)suppliesclaimed
- NuroHesai LiDAR for Nuro L4 autonomous delivery (Yole customer list; no single model named)suppliesclaimed
- Aurora InnovationHesai automotive-grade LiDAR for Aurora robotaxi/robotruck program (CES 2026; no single model named)suppliesclaimed
- Neolix TechnologiesHesai ATX + FTX LiDAR standard across Neolix L4 RoboVan autonomous-delivery fleet (Hesai = largest LiDAR supplier to Neolix)supplies
- Kodiak AITwo Hesai 360-degree LiDAR sensors integrated into Kodiak Driver mirror pods on autonomous truckssupplies
- Toyota Motor CorporationHesai ATX LiDAR design win on Toyota China-JV NEV model (mass production 2026)supplies
- ZeekrHesai ATX LiDAR -- standard on all trims of Zeekr 007GTsupplies
- Great Wall MotorHesai ATX/AT128 LiDAR -- exclusive series-production design win across multiple Great Wall Motor modelssupplies
- BYD Company LimitedHesai ATX LiDAR across 10+ BYD models for God's Eye ADAS (mass production 2025)supplies
- Li AutoHesai AT-series LiDAR -- exclusive design win across Li Auto L-Series, i-Series and MEGA assisted-driving platformsupplies
- Unitree RoboticsHesai JT128 lidar (both Unitree humanoid models) and XT16 3D lidar (Go2 EDU quadruped)supplies
- BaiduFour Hesai AT128 ultra-long-range (>200m) lidars per vehicle - exclusive long-range lidar provider for Baidu Apollo Go gen-6 robotaxi (~$300M deal, Jul 2024)supplies
- CruiseHesai lidar supply (named Hesai robotaxi customer)suppliesclaimed
- Pony AIFour Hesai AT-series lidars as primary sensors on Pony.ai gen-7 robotaxi fleetsupplies
- ZooxHesai long-range lidar (L4 robotaxi suite); Hesai supplied 8 of top-10 robotaxi cos incl. Zooxsupplies
- Didi Robotaxiby Didi Autonomous DrivingHesai AT128 long-range LiDAR (4x per vehicle; primary LiDAR for Didi and GAC Aion first mass-produced L4 robotaxi; Hesai CEO quoted in 2025-04-15 press release)supplies
- Apollo RT6by BaiduHesai AT128 long-range LiDAR (4x per vehicle; exclusive long-range LiDAR supplier for Baidu Apollo RT6 next-generation robotaxis; specific SKU variant and config per Hesai press 2024-07-18)supplies
- Zoox Robotaxiby ZooxHesai LiDAR sensors (multiple units per vehicle providing comprehensive coverage; multi-generation multi-year partnership; specific model SKUs undisclosed)supplies
- Motional IONIQ 5 Robotaxiby MotionalHesai short-range LiDAR (exclusive supplier for Motional IONIQ 5 Robotaxi; specific model SKU undisclosed at announcement)supplies
- WeRideAT128 hybrid solid-state LiDAR (four per vehicle, primary long-range; earlier Pandar series)supplies
- Pony Gen-7 Robotaxiby Pony AIAT128 LiDAR (four units per vehicle, primary LiDAR)supplies
Outbound supply edges from this company. Each relationship appears here when verified with at least two strong sources (maker-official / IR / regulatory / standards-body / verified tier-2). Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history.
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- aggregator_estimate
- Lifecycle stage
- mature
- Counterparty risk class
- low
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Partnerships (1)
- Hesai x Pony.ai with Pony AItechnology
Funding rounds (5)
- IPO2023-02-09
$190M
- Series D Extension2021-11-16
$70M(reported)
Investors: Xiaomi (strategic investment arm) (lead)
- Series D2021-06-08
$300M(reported)
Investors: GL Ventures (Hillhouse Ventures) (co_lead), Xiaomi (strategic investment arm) (co_lead), Meituan (co_lead), CITIC Private Equity (CITICPE) (co_lead), Lightspeed China Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Qiming Venture Partners
- Series B2020-11-17
$173M(reported)
Investors: Meituan (lead), Lightspeed China Partners, Robert Bosch GmbH, Shunwei Capital
- Series C2020-01-07
$173M(reported)
Investors: Lightspeed China Partners (co_lead), Lightspeed Venture Partners, ON Semiconductor, Qiming Venture Partners, DT Capital Partners, Axiom Asia Private Capital, Robert Bosch GmbH (co_lead)
Patent litigations (4)
- 337-TA-1209itcsettled · settled undisclosedas respondent
- 3:19-cv-04742district_courtsettled · settled undisclosedas respondent2020-09-30
- 337-TA-1173itcsettled · settled undisclosedas respondent2020-10-20
- 337-TA-1373itcwithdrawn · settled undisclosedas respondent2023-10-16
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Review status verifiedVerifiedJun 20, 2026
unreviewed -> reverified
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 6, 2026
Hesai JT128 3D LiDAR for robotics
- Record createdJun 6, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Sources (3)
- Hesai Technology · https://www.hesaitech.com/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hesai_Technology
- Hesai Technology Investor Relations · https://ir.hesaitech.com/
Common questions
- What is Hesai Technology?
- Publicly traded (Nasdaq: HSAI) lidar manufacturer; supplies AT128 and other hybrid solid-state and mechanical lidar to robotaxi and AV programs.
- What does Hesai Technology make?
- Hesai Technology has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: AT128 (Hesai Technology builds physical robots).
- Who competes with Hesai Technology?
- On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Hesai Technology building in the same form factors include DJI, Boston Dynamics, Robotphoenix, Lightwheel.
- Who is the CEO of Hesai Technology?
- Yifan Li is the ceo of Hesai Technology, per the DEPLOY registry.
- Where is Hesai Technology headquartered?
- Hesai Technology is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
- Where does Hesai Technology operate robots?
- Hesai Technology is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
- Is Hesai Technology a top robotics company?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Hesai Technology ranks in roughly the top 25% of companies tracked by the registry.
- When was Hesai Technology founded?
- Hesai Technology was founded in 2014.
- Is Hesai Technology safe?
- Hesai Technology has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (2 primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-08
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Last reviewed 2026-07-08
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- Company IR disclosure
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- knowledge-base
- Knowledge base
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Hesai Technology.Peer companies
- DJI7 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- Robotphoenix5 models
- Lightwheel3 models
- ATI Industrial Automation2 models
- Anvil Robotics2 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Hesai Technology from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Hesai Showcases Kosmo Spatial Intelligence Platform and Robotic Lidar at WAIC 2026, Underscoring Its Physical AI Vision
Hesai Technology (NASDAQ: HSAI; HKEX: 2525) recently participated in the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026 in Shanghai, presenting Kosmo, the world’s first AI…
No Fences, No Operators: How Lidar Perception Is Making Industrial Sites Autonomous
A Flasheye and Hesai collaboration Picture a busy underground mine. Massive haul trucks move through narrow corridors. Drill rigs cycle through positions. Maintenance crews cross…
Hesai x Thoro.ai: How the JT128 Powers CoreFlex AMR Autonomy in Real-World 3PL Environments
When a 3PL warehouse changes faster than any map can keep up, Thoro.ai's CoreFlex — powered by the Hesai JT128 — adapts in real time. Here's how.
From Controlled Environments to Real-World Autonomy: How Hesai Lidar Powers Outdoor Autonomous Mobile Robots with Innok Robotics
Step outside the factory, and automation starts to break down. Surfaces become uneven. Lighting shifts constantly. Vehicles, people, and equipment move unpredictably. What works…
From Visibility to Certainty – How Hesai Lidar Powers Reliable 3D Perception with Ursa Dynamics’ LiCAM
A truck enters a construction site at 6:00 a.m. A restricted perimeter is breached at night. A crowd builds up at a public event entrance. These are daily operational realities.…
Hesai Secures Design Win from Another Top European OEM, Adding 1 Million-Unit Order
Hesai Group (Nasdaq: HSAI; HKEX: 2525), a global tech company and a leader in 3D perception, today announced that it has secured a new design win from another top-tier European…
Hesai Announced as Strategic Lidar Partner and Confirmed Supplier for Mercedes-Benz L3-Enabled Models
As disclosed in its Q1 2026 earnings release, Hesai Group (Nasdaq: HSAI; HKEX: 2525), a global tech company and a leader in 3D perception, announced that the company serves as…
Hesai Secures No.1 in Long-Range ADAS Lidar Shipments in 2025 by Yole Group
Hesai Group (Nasdaq: HSAI; HKEX: 2525), a global tech company and a leader in 3D perception, has been recognized as the No.1 supplier in long-range ADAS lidar shipments in 2025,…
Hesai Unveils Picasso 6D Full-Color SPAD-SoC, Next-Gen ETX, and Innovations in Spatial Intelligence and Physical AI
Hesai announces a strategic shift to spatial intelligence, introducing Kosmo, a new spatial intelligence AI hardware platform, alongside robotic actuation modules and innovations…
Hesai Powers Safety-Certified AI Autonomy for Smart Logistics with 3D Lidar at MODEX 2026
Hesai Technology (NASDAQ: HSAI; HKEX: 2525), a global leader in lidar solutions, attended MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, showcasing its latest 3D lidar solutions for smart logistics…
Skyrocketing Demand, Hesai to Supply 10 Million Lidars to Dreame’s Robotic Lawn Mowing Ecosystem
The dream of never mowing the lawn again — while enjoying perfectly trimmed grass every day — is becoming a reality as smart robotic lawn mowers evolve into highly autonomous,…
Hesai Technology sees annual revenue hit new high in 2025, surging 45.8% YoY
Hesai Technology's 2025 revenue surged 45.8% YoY. Q1 2026 ADAS lidar shipments reached 353,441 units. Raised 97M in Hong Kong IPO.
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Peer companies
- DJI7 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- Robotphoenix5 models
- Lightwheel3 models
- ATI Industrial Automation2 models
- Anvil Robotics2 models
Video
"Lidar Technologies 101" provides an overview of how lidar works, commonly used lidar technologies, and their respective scanning mechanisms. The video was shared by PingWest. Hesai was granted permission to repost it.
Hesai is proud to announce its brand new, fully solid-state blind spot lidar - FT120. Designed for ADAS series production vehicles, FT120 can provide real-time
The robot was implementing biped walking algorithm/ideas from "Online Trajectory Generation for Omnidirectional Biped Walking" research paper by Sven Behnke, on
How did Hesai hit the milestone of 100K units of lidar delivery? In April 2017, Hesai completed the first order fulfillment. By December 2022, a total of 100
How can lidar systems be improved to perform better in adverse weather conditions? Hesai is equipped with its own state of the art manufacturing and R&D cen
The SVP of Global Sales, Bob in den Bosch, hosts the Hesai Booth tour at this year's IAA Mobility 2023. IAA Mobility allows the team to dive into why its soluti
I can let the robot carry things for me，so amazing!When I lay on the sofa,"Modmi,get me an orange juice and snacks!"😍😍
Online tour with Hesai to explore CES 2023. From the showcase of our booth to those of our world–wide clients, we are thrilled to display a series of lidar prod
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The reference grid on the ground is 20 meter x 20 meter Note: 1. These records were real time streaming from Altos‘ 4D image radar prototype. 2. All results wer
Reality vs attention
Hesai Technology draws attention at the 94th percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among other robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 42 months ago.
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Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 22, 2026