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Louay Eldada
CEO/Co-Founder, Quanergy
Solid State LiDAR Sensors: The
Future of Autonomous Vehicles
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Quanergy at a Glance
The Leader in Solid State LiDAR and Smart Sensing SolutionsLaser-based 3D spatial sensors and sensing systems
Technology Developed Over 25+ YearsCore team has remained intact over this period
Raised $200MM Financial and strategic investors/partners
Global Reach200 employees today across 12 locations:
Silicon Valley (2), Detroit, Ottawa, Washington DC, North Carolina, São Paulo, London, Munich, Dubai, Shanghai, Tokyo
Multi-Domain, Blue Chip Customers and Strategic Partners
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Our Vision and Mission
QUANERGY IS A
CORE TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
SUPPORTING MANY ASPECTSOF MODERN LIVING
SAVE LIVES SAVE ENERGY SAVE TIME SAVE MONEYSAVE SPACE
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Comprehensive Solutions
Maturity Achieved in 3 Key Technical Areas
Software Hardware
• Industry-leading LiDAR sensors:
o M8: mechanical LiDAR with
best-in-class cost, reliability,
range, resolution, data density
o S3: unmatched cost, reliability,
performance; 12” Si CMOS
wafers & automated packaging
➔ volume
• QORTEX AI software enables:
oObject detection, classification,
tracking
oAdvanced perception algorithms
with deep learning
oSmart IoT
• Rich 3D DATA updated in real time
from IoT infrasctructure, used for:
oHD 3D maps
oData analytics
oDecision making
oAction trigger
Data
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M8 S3
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Time-of-Flight LiDAR
TRANSMITTER / RECEIVER
2
OBJECT
Object is illuminated by laser
4
POINT CLOUD
“Time-of-Flight” between transmission and reception of emitted light allows for
distance to be measured, enabling a point cloud of an object or environment to be created continuously in real-time
3 Receiver measures the reflected pulses
Transmitter emits pulsed laser light1
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Sensing Technologies
LiDAR RADAR VIDEO
LiDAR offers significant
advantages
•Senses objects in 3D
•Extended range with
high resolution and accuracy
•High performance in most
weather conditions
•Agnostic to ambient lighting
3D Sensing ✓(3D) (1D) (2D)
Range ✓ ✓
Field of View ✓
Shape / Orientation ✓
Range Accuracy ✓ ✓
Resolution with Range ✓
Rain, Snow, Smog, Dust, Sand Storm ✓ ✓
Fog ✓
Performance in Various Light Conditions ✓ ✓
Read Sign / Color ✓
Intensity / Reflectivity ✓
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Traditional Mechanical LiDAR
Expensive, Large, Heavy,
High Power Consumption,
Low Performance, Low Reliability
Innovative Solid State LiDAR (S3)
Low Cost, Compact, Lightweight,
Low Power, High Performance,
High Reliability
Solid State vs. Mechanical LiDAR
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Product Roadmap
Gen 1 Mechanical
M8
Volume ASP$1,000
Gen 2 Solid State
S3
Volume ASP$250
Gen 3 Solid State
S3 SOC
Volume ASP<$100
7 Patents Granted : 8 Patents Pending
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S3 Operation Principle
Transmitter OPA (Optical Phased Array)
Photonic IC with far field radiation pattern
OPA
Far Field SpotS3InsideView
SPAD (Single Photon Avalanche Diode) Array IC
Overlaid far-field patternsfor various steering angles
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S3 Unique Capabilities
• Reliability – no mechanical moving parts
–No wear
–No misalignment
–No recalibration
–No sticking – no eye safety issue
–MTBF > 100,000 hours of operation
– Industry-leading 2 year warranty
• Performance – electronic beam forming
–Large FOV (120)
–Long range (150m)
–No blind spot (minimum range: zero)
–High resolution – spot size < 5cm at 100m
–High accuracy – range accuracy < 5mm at 100m
• Features – unique software-defined functionality
– Zoom in/zoom out for coarse & fine view
– Random access in entire FOV, no sequential scanning required
–Adjustable window within field of view
– Arbitrary point density within each frame
– Dynamic frame rate
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Main S3 ICs
• Transmitter:
➢ OPA (Optical Phased Array) Photonic IC
➢ OPA Control ASIC for beam forming/steering
• Receiver:
➢ SPAD (Single Photon Avalanche Diode) Array IC
➢ ROIC (Read Out IC) with TDC (time-to-digital converter) circuitry
All ICs are based on CMOS Silicon
– CMOS Si – lowest cost semiconductor
– Mature lithography nodes: 130, 90, 65, 45, 32 nm
– 12” (300 mm) wafers, cassette loading
– Automated production line with conveyor movement
– One piece flow process with inline inspection stations
– IATF 16949 automotive production qualified
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Quanergy Manufacturing
Solid State LiDAR Manufacturing Cleanroom
Quanergy Factory
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Autonomous Vehicle Sensors
Robust and responsible implementations of
Autonomous Driving systems have LiDAR as
primary sensor – it is the main sensor used for:
1. Perception (Detection, Classification, Tracking)
2. Mapping, Localization
3. Occupancy Grid Detection, Path Planning,
Navigation
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Levels of Autonomy – Deployment
• Level 1: Assisted Driving – DeployedProximity Alert, Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Detection, etc.
• Level 2: Partial Automation – DeployedLane Keeping, Adaptive Cruise Control, Traffic Jam Assist,
Front/Rear/Intersection Collision Avoidance, Autonomous
Emergency Braking, Emergency Steer Assist, etc.
• Level 3: Conditional Automation – 2020-2022Autonomous driving in some modes (e.g., highway), human driver confirms presence and intervenes
when requested
• Level 4: High Automation – 2023-2025 first production models (all roads)Autonomous driving in most modes, vehicle still has steering wheel, pedals, human behind wheel
• Level 5: Full Automation – 2030+ (all roads), Deployed (geofenced areas)Autonomous driving in all modes, no steering wheel, no pedals, no human required
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High Levels of Autonomy
Level 4/5 AV EV Fisker EMotion – Built Around 5 S3 LiDARs, world premiered at CES 2018
Forward-facing S3 LiDAR
Two S3 LiDARs on each side
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Headlight-Integrated LiDAR
• First automotive headlight with built-in LiDAR sensors
• Developed with Koito, largest global maker of automotive headlights
• Each headlight incorporates two S3 solid state LiDARs that sense forward and sideways
• Headlight protects sensors from dust, dirt and water
• Lens washers ensure unobstructed view
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Autonomous Flying Cars
Cartivator’s SkyDrive
VRCO’s NeoXcraft XP2
Both flying EVs are based on Quanergy’s S3 LiDAR:
• Two S3 sensors integrated in vehicle’s body
• One S3 scans forward for obstacle detection/avoidance
and navigation
• One S3 scans downward for safe landing
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• Quanergy sensors collect range (azimuth & altitude) and intensity
• 3D point clouds color coding: distance, height, intensity
• Images displaying intensity signal, related to reflectivity, enhance visibility of IR-reflective objects (lane markings, street signs, vegetation, etc.)
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Connected Roadways with CiscoSafety, Efficiency, Mobility, Sustainability
Quanergy Systems on
Las Vegas Infrastructure
Cisco Connected Roadways Solution
LiDAR + Video + Satellite views
Las Vegas Connected Roadway
Data streamed live to CES 2018
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