Forterra has chosen Aeva’s 4D lidar sensors and perception technology for its autonomous vehicle system, AutoDrive.
Forterra’s autonomous systems aim to transform how ground vehicles operate in challenging and dynamic environments, from tactical logistics to forward reconnaissance. Aeva’s 4D lidar technology will be integrated into the Forterra AutoDrive perception suite to enhance environmental awareness, obstacle detection and navigation performance at extended distances – a critical capability for autonomous vehicles operating in unstructured, contested and GPS-denied environments.
“Reliable, long-range and velocity-aware perception is key to safe and effective autonomous operations,” said Josh Araujo, the CEO of Forterra. “Aeva’s lidar technology and perception enable our autonomy platform’s ability to see and understand the environment when it matters to operator safety and mission performance.”
Forterra is using autonomous platforms to enhance battlefield reach, speed and effectiveness, removing warfighters from hazardous missions. Advanced perception technologies, such as Aeva’s lidar, support combat, convoy and tactical resupply operations, increasing mission safety and effectiveness.
“This first win in defense validates the strength of Aeva’s technology platform in delivering next-level perception for the most demanding autonomous mission systems,” said Soroush Salehian, the co-founder and CEO of Aeva. “Forterra’s selection underscores the accelerating adoption of our technology across defense programs.”
Aeva’s advanced 4D lidar sensors deliver high-resolution, long-distance detection with simultaneous velocity measurement, providing robust situational awareness even in adverse weather, dust and challenging terrain. These capabilities enhance Forterra’s autonomy stack by enabling reliable detection of obstacles and terrain features at hundreds of meters, extending perception and decision-making horizons for autonomous ground vehicles.
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