RoboSense Unveils Two SPAD-SoC Chips: Phoenix and Peacock Power Next-Gen Imaging-Grade LiDAR

[Technical Breakthrough] RoboSense has launched the world's first native 2160-line SPAD-SoC chip, ushering in the era of imaging-grade LiDAR.

Core Development: Shifting Focus from Line Count to Chip Architecture

On April 21, RoboSense introduced its "Genesis" digital architecture and unveiled two flagship SPAD-SoC chips—Phoenix and Peacock. Phoenix is the world’s first automotive-grade chip with native monolithic integration of 2160 lines and over 4-megapixel resolution, achieving a maximum detection range of 600 meters. Peacock integrates a 640×480 SPAD array, delivering VGA-level resolution and an ultra-wide field of view of 180°×135°.

Key Milestone: Mass Production Scheduled for 2026

A 4-megapixel LiDAR solution based on the Phoenix chip has already been selected by a leading automaker and is scheduled for mass production within 2026. This solution can detect small objects as tiny as 13×17 cm at 150 meters, significantly outperforming current industry standards.

Strategic Foundation: Advancing Toward Pixel-Level Imaging Perception

LiDAR technology is evolving from mechanical scanning toward high-density focal plane arrays. Through in-house developed SoCs, it now achieves texture perception capabilities comparable to cameras while retaining depth accuracy and all-weather performance—redefining the boundaries of autonomous driving perception.