A global leader in software-defined, high-performance lidar solutions, today announced that its Apollo™ lidar sensor has received the “Smart Sensing Technology Innovation Award” at the EAC 2026 Zhiyao Awards in Shanghai, China.
The EAC Zhiyao Awards are organized by EAC Automotive together with leading automotive industry media outlets, including Zhiche Hangjia and AUTO Hangjia. The annual awards program recognizes leading companies and innovative technologies advancing the development of intelligent vehicles and next-generation automotive systems.
Apollo™ was selected through a combined evaluation process consisting of expert panel review and public voting. The award recognizes innovation in intelligent sensing technologies supporting advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, and broader Physical AI applications.
Apollo™ is AEye’s software-defined lidar product capable of detecting objects at distances of up to one kilometer in a compact form factor. Purpose-built to enable Physical AI, Apollo™ was designed for multiple use cases, including behind-the-windshield integration in automotive and trucking, as well as applications in rail, mining, and other industries. The platform enables long-range, real-time 3D perception designed to help machines better understand and respond to complex real-world environments.
“We are truly honored to receive this recognition from EAC and the broader intelligent vehicle community in China,” said Matt Fisch, Chairman and CEO of AEye. “As Physical AI systems continue expanding into real-world transportation environments, perception becomes foundational. Apollo™ was designed to give machines the ability to see farther, understand more, and react sooner.”
The award was formally presented during the EAC 2026 Automotive Industry Conference and Exhibition in Shanghai on May 28, 2026.
About AEye, Inc.
AEye offers a suite of unique software-defined lidar solutions that address a wide range of real-world needs including advanced driver-assistance, vehicle autonomy, smart infrastructure, security, defense, and logistics applications. AEye’s flagship product, Apollo™, has been widely recognized for its small form factor and its ability to detect objects at up to one kilometer. In addition to Apollo™, AEye also offers STRATOS™ with the ability to detect objects at up to one-and-a-half kilometers as well as a full-stack solution through its OPTIS™ platform. OPTIS™ provides a complete system that captures a high-resolution 3D image of the world, interprets it, and provides direction to act upon what it sees in real-time.
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