PreAct’s range of flash LiDAR sensors caters to diverse applications in agriculture, healthcare, smart cities, retail, security, transportation, education, and other sectors that demand precise 3D mapping and modeling.
PreAct Technologies, a cutting-edge Oregon-based developer specializing in near-field flash LiDAR technology, has unveiled its latest innovations. The Sahara™, Borrego™, and Moab™ flash LiDAR sensors are designed to cater to a wide range of applications across industries such as agriculture, healthcare, smart cities, retail, security, transportation, education, and any field requiring detailed 3D mapping and modeling.
These high-performance, cost-effective sensor solutions are poised to revolutionize the $30 billion near-field sensing market. Offering a superior alternative to existing decades-old technologies, PreAct’s flash LiDAR sensors bring innovation and efficiency to the forefront of near-field sensing.
“We’re excited to share our journey of innovation as we introduce a lineup of groundbreaking sensors at this year’s CES,” stated Paul Drysch, Co-Founder and CEO of PreAct Technologies. “Our interactions with customers and prospects have highlighted the potential to leverage our core technology to create a range of sensors tailored for diverse markets. The adaptability and software-definability of our technology not only surpass existing solutions but also address regulatory concerns around data privacy and align with consumer demands for enhanced safety and convenience.”
Here’s an overview of the sensors making their debut at CES:
SAHARA
Ideal for Outdoor Applications:
- Sensing Capabilities: Up to 20 meters
- Use Cases: Robotics, Automotive, Trucking, University Research
- IP69K Rating: Withstands harsh ambient light settings
- Compact Design: 110mm x 45mm x 33mm for flexible placement
- Field of View (FOV): 70 x 52.5 degrees
- Resolution: 320 x 240 (77k) Pixels
- Range: 12 meters @ 10% reflective target
- Power: 6 – 42 watts (software selectable illumination and frame rate)
- Depth Accuracy: < 2% error
- Depth Information: 1.4 million points per second
BORREGO
Tailored for Security and Logistics:
- Coverage: Long, narrow spaces
- Applications: Security, Logistics, Agriculture
- Discreet Design: Mounting secured behind a support beam
- Connectivity: Bluetooth for flexible mounting and cost reduction
- Field of View (FOV): 108 x 77 degrees
- Resolution: 320 x 240 (77k pixels)
- Range: 16.5 meters @ 20% reflectivity
- Power: Low power standby 4 watts (typ)
MOAB
Versatile AI Capabilities:
- Integration: Combines PreAct’s LiDAR sensor with Nvidia’s Jetson Nano
- Applications: Education, Healthcare, Smart Cities, ITS, Agriculture, Retail, Security
- Communication: Wireless (4G LTE, WIFI) and multiple I/O (Ethernet, USB-C)
- Range: 7 meters @ 10% reflectivity
- Power: 30 watts maximum
- AI-on-the-Edge: Supports people counting, inventory management, public transportation monitoring, patient monitoring, and more
- Plug-and-Play: Integrated “all in one box” packaging for easy development
In April, PreAct launched Mojave™, the industry’s first software-definable flash LiDAR. With its software-definable capabilities, depth accuracy error of less than 2%, and a single unit retail cost of $350, Mojave is the first truly mass-market LiDAR. Mojave is currently distributed globally by Amazon, Brevan Electronics, Arrow Electronics, and Digikey.
All PreAct sensors are GDPR compliant and 100% solid state, ensuring a seamless and secure experience for users.
About PreAct Technologies
PreAct Technologies is the market leader in near-field software-definable flash LiDAR technology and integrated SDK (software development kit). Its patent-pending suite of sensor technologies provides high-resolution, affordable LiDAR solutions to a wide range of industries including robotics, healthcare, ITS, logistics, security, industrial, consumer electronics, trucking, and automotive. With unmatched quality and accuracy, PreAct’s edge processing algorithms drive technology resulting in 3D depth-maps of small objects at sub-centimeter accuracy up to 20 meters. PreAct’s LiDARs and SDK enable companies and innovators to address the industry’s most pressing business and technology needs. The firm is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with offices in Ashburn, Virginia, and Barcelona, Spain. For sales inquiries, please contact [email protected]. For more information, visit www.preact-tech.com.