# Nova: robot model

Canonical ID: `8ec0b399-9186-4c7c-9c29-cdce6eeeca1f`

- **Slug:** cepton-nova
- **Form factor:** other
- **Lifecycle:** active
- **Deployments registered:** 0

## Specs

- **class:** miniature near-range LiDAR
- **range:** up to ~30 m
- **safety:** ASIL-B
- **weight:** <350 g

## Deployments

_No deployments registered for this model._

## Supply chain

_No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._

_Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._

## Common questions

### What is Nova?

Cepton's Nova is a miniature near-range LiDAR for high-volume automotive ADAS/AV use, weighing under 350 g (3.5 x 3.5 x 7.5 cm), with a 90-120 deg horizontal field of view, up to ~30 m range, ASIL-B functional safety, and under 3.5 W typical power, targeting a sub-$100 cost.

### Who makes Nova?

Nova is made by Cepton, based in San Jose, CA.

### Where is Nova deployed?

No verified deployments of Nova are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.


## Sources (1)

1. https://www.cepton.com/products/nova

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