RoboSense announced that it has secured an exclusive design win and production nomination to supply LiDAR systems for Baidu’s next‑generation Apollo Go robotaxi fleet, a decision made on March 12, 2026.
The contract calls for RoboSense’s EM4 high‑channel digital LiDAR sensor as the primary unit, paired with the solid‑state E1 LiDAR for blind‑spot coverage. The EM4 is the world’s only mass‑produced thousand‑beam‑level digital LiDAR, giving the robotaxi a high‑resolution perception stack.
The partnership marks a significant milestone for RoboSense, which has already secured design wins and mass‑production nominations from major automakers such as FAW Toyota, SAIC Audi, and IM Motors, and has supplied sensors to DiDi’s autonomous driving program. The exclusive nature of the contract gives RoboSense a long‑term supply relationship with one of China’s largest autonomous‑vehicle platforms.
For Baidu, the deal underscores its commitment to equipping the next‑generation Apollo Go fleet with advanced perception hardware to achieve Level 4 autonomy. The robotaxi program is expanding in China and internationally, and the new LiDAR suite is expected to support the platform’s scaling ambitions.
The contract is expected to strengthen RoboSense’s position in the rapidly growing LiDAR market, where solid‑state and high‑channel solutions are becoming the standard for mass‑produced autonomous vehicles. The partnership also signals Baidu’s continued investment in the autonomous‑vehicle ecosystem and its strategy to lead the global robotaxi market.
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