KATHMANDU: Huawei has introduced a new 896-line automotive LiDAR system at the HarmonyOS Smart Driving Technology Innovation event. The company claims it is the world’s highest-specification LiDAR currently in mass production.
The system uses a dual-optical path architecture with two laser receiving units. One unit captures wide-angle surroundings, while the other focuses on long-distance details ahead. Huawei says this setup increases resolution by up to four times and creates a high-definition “picture-in-picture” imaging effect.
According to the company, the LiDAR can detect small objects as low as 14 cm in height from 120 meters away. It can identify low-reflectivity objects such as fallen traffic cones or flat tires. The system can also detect small moving objects from a distance.
In LiDAR technology, the “line” refers to the number of vertical laser channels used for scanning. Higher line counts generate denser 3D point clouds and improve object detection. Most current automotive LiDAR systems use 16, 32, or 128 lines, while the previous highest mass-produced system had 520 lines.
Huawei’s new 896-line LiDAR will first be used in the AITO M9 and Maextro S800 models developed under the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance. Other brands such as Avatr and Voyah have also announced plans to adopt the new LiDAR in upcoming models.
