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New flagship product will be fitted to AITO M9 and Maextro S900 and can see objects as small as 14cm from 120 metres away.
Huawei has officially unveiled its dual-optical path image-grade LiDAR system at the HarmonyOS Smart Driving Technology Innovation event, introducing what the company claims is the world’s highest specification 896-line LiDAR in mass production.
The new system pioneers a dual-optical path architecture that increases resolution by up to four times compared to previous generations. According to Huawei, the technology can consistently and clearly identify small objects as low as 14 centimetres in height from 120 metres away, including fallen traffic cones, flat tyres, and other low-reflectivity targets.
Jin Yuzhi, CEO of Huawei Intelligent Automotive Solutions BU, explained that the LiDAR product integrates two laser receiving units with different focal lengths. “One provides a wide-angle overview while the other focuses on long-distance details ahead,” Jin said. “Working together, they create a ‘high-definition picture-in-picture’ imaging effect.”
This dual-optical configuration allows the system to clearly capture small obstacles above the chassis, low-reflectivity obstacles, and irregularly shaped obstacles. Jin noted that with the new dual-optical path image-grade LiDAR, “even a dog wagging its tail can be clearly seen from a distance of 55 metres.”
Technical advancement in LiDAR specifications
The “line” in LiDAR refers to the number of laser emission channels in the vertical direction, with each line corresponding to an an independent laser beam.
The more lines available, the denser the vertical scanning becomes, resulting in clearer 3D point clouds that can more accurately identify pedestrians, vehicles, obstacles, and other details.
Common LiDARs typically feature 16, 32, or 128 lines, with higher line counts providing better perception accuracy and detection effectiveness.
Previously, the highest line count for mass-produced LiDAR in the industry was 520 lines, making Huawei’s 896-line system a significant advancement.
The AITO M9 and Maextro S800 under HIMA will be the first vehicles equipped with Huawei’s 896-line LiDAR technology.
According to Cailian Press, an insider revealed that more Huawei-collaborated brands at various price points will incorporate the 896-line LiDAR system.
The technology’s reach extends beyond HIMA brands, with AVATR and Voyah, both non-HIMA brands, announcing that their new models – the Avatr 12 and Voyah FE – will also be equipped with this LiDAR system.
The AITO M9 and Maextro S800, which are the first to feature the new dual-optical path image-grade LiDAR, are now officially open for orders, with the M9 expected to retail from RMB 479,800 yuan, while the Maextro S800 starts from RMB 728,000.
This development represents a significant step forward in autonomous driving sensor technology, potentially enhancing the safety and reliability of advanced driver assistance systems across multiple vehicle brands and price segments.