LightIC Technologies, a pioneer in global FMCW LiDAR technology, and HOKUYO Automatic, a leading global industrial sensor company, are advancing the strategic partnership and expanding joint development on Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) LiDAR. This milestone not only underscores the further adoption of FMCW LiDAR in industrial applications, but also signals that both companies will leverage co-development, ecosystem integration, and market expansion to accelerate the intelligent upgrade of industrial automation and open a new chapter of large-scale collaboration.

With leading performance and engineering expertise, LightIC and HOKUYO have partnered to integrate FMCW LiDAR technology into industrial automation. Through this collaboration, the industry has achieved the first systematic validation of FMCW LiDAR’s high-precision and high-reliability performance in complex industrial environments. In particular, under rain and fog conditions, FMCW LiDAR’s superior wavelength penetration and coherent detection maintain stable target recognition in low visibility. This demonstrates perception capabilities that approach — and in some cases surpass — the human eye, delivering truly all-weather, all-scenario reliable sensing.

FMCW LiDAR delivers millimeter-level range precision and captures full vector velocity data in a single frame, ensuring precise and secure operation of equipment in high-speed, high-density, and interference-prone industrial environments. The system provides essential value to smart manufacturing operations, including automated production, logistics and warehouse management, and AGV/AMR navigation. The technology of FMCW LiDAR delivers critical capabilities for modern industrial automation systems, enhancing operational efficiency, safety, and economic performance.

The forward-looking technological application of FMCW has set an industry benchmark and demonstrated the potential of FMCW technology in industrial automation. LightIC and HOKUYO will further expand the partnership through technological advancement, manufacturing scale-up, and global market penetration to accelerate industrial sensing development.

At the signing ceremony, Mr. Sun, CEO of LightIC Technologies, stated:

"We are committed to bringing the high-precision sensing capabilities of FMCW LiDAR to industrial applications, helping our partners achieve more efficient, safer, and smarter production. We look forward to turning technological innovation into tangible industrial value through joint development."

Meanwhile, Mr. Hino, CTO of HOKUYO Automatic, noted:

"This joint development represents a technological breakthrough and serves as a key driver for advancing industrial automation. Deepened collaboration will further strengthen our power in industrial sensing and deliver innovative solutions to global markets."

The strategic deepening of this collaboration represents a dual-engine drive of technological innovation and industrial deployment, signaling a clear trend toward smarter, more precise, and more efficient industrial sensing. Through joint technology development, LightIC Technologies and HOKUYO Automatic will highlight the value of FMCW LiDAR across diverse high-precision and velocity-rich applications, and create new opportunities in the global industrial automation market.

Company Contacts

LightIC Technologies

Email: bd@lightictech.com

Web: www.lightictech.com

HOKUYO Automatic

Email: info@hokuyo-aut.jp

Web: www.hokuyo-aut.jp