Our Differentiators

Technology

Cepton was built from the ground up to meet key lidar industry challenges for mass market adoption

Performance

Combination of high range and resolution to detect objects and for enhanced ADAS safety

Auto-grade Reliability

Long sensor lifetime and ISO 26262 ASIL-B functional safety compliance

Cost

Low cost for large scale adoption across numerous vehicle platforms and models

Integration

Compact enough to embed easily in many locations, without jutting out of the vehicle

Cepton lidar does not require active cooling to maintain peak performance in operating environments.

MagnoSteer™

Next-generation lidar imaging technology

Compact

Takes up 75% less space than similar performing scanning systems

Power-efficient

Consumes less than 50% power of similar performing scanning systems

FoV Efficient

Optimizes space and energy utilization within the architecture as it generates dense point clouds

Automotive-grade

Ideally suited for consumer vehicle ADAS and automated driving applications

Komodo

Proprietary custom ASIC for back-end
point cloud processing

Reliable

Manufactured on an automotive-qualified foundry line, ISO26262 ASIL-B certified, with a built-in functional safety monitor

High-performance

Sophisticated digital signal processing that significantly enhances point cloud quality for higher resolution

Cost-effective

Over ten times cost reduction compared to FPGAs and merchant silicon chips

Sensor Fusion Ready

Multiple camera interfaces and high-speed data channels that facilitate lidar-camera data fusion and communication with control units

Iguana

Proprietary custom ASIC for front-end signal processing

Reliable

Mature silicon process technology, manufactured by a top silicon foundry, ISO26262 ASIL-B certified

Powerful

Advanced illumination control combined with sophisticated detection engine

Innovative

Single-chip mixed-signal ASIC, with a minimal footprint and ultra-low power consumption

Scaleable

Low cost, easy to integrate into all MMT® lidars

Patented LIDAR IMAGING

MMT®
Micro Motion Technology

Mirrorless, frictionless, rotation-free 3D imaging for lidars

Reliable

Durable, uses traditional / common materials

Versatile

Ability to achieve near- to ultra-long range and wide field of view

Innovative

Design simplicity combined with precision innovation; anchor patent covering all aspects

Efficient

Compact form factor, low power, inexpensive components

Scalable

Capability to scale-up to high manufacturing volumes

Cepton lidars are among smallest, most compact for ADAS applications.

Behind Windshield
IN Headlamp
In Fascia
Rooftop
Automotive Integration

Compact Form Factor Lidars

Cepton lidars are embeddable and ideally suited for seamless vehicle integration

Behind Windshield
  • Easier portability across platforms
  • Existing cleaning mechanism
  • Potential for integrated sensor farm
  • Excellent road vision
In Headlamp
  • Compact design for easy placement
  • Elegant, hidden integration
  • Existing cleaning mechanism
  • Dual sensor design for cut-in detection
In Fascia
  • Common placement area
  • Minimal new real-estate needed
  • Easily embeddable / non-intrusive
  • Flexible placement for application
Rooftop
  • Superior road vision
  • No new interior real-estate needed
  • Ultra-slim lidars for easy integration
  • Flexible placement for application