Ouster, a leading global provider of high-performance lidar sensors and software solutions for the automotive, industrial, robotics, and smart infrastructure industries, has announced a strategic collaboration with LASE PeCo, a German manufacturer and integrator specializing in intelligent customer, traffic, and security solutions. The two companies have signed a multimillion-dollar agreement aimed at further deploying D digital lidar technology across Europe.

Expansion of Sensor Deployment

Under the agreement, LASE PeCo will deploy Ouster Gemini lidar-driven smart city solutions in Europe. Previously, LASE PeCo had already installed hundreds of Ouster OS lidar sensors across Europe, primarily for crowd analytics at commercial sites. This new agreement will result in the deployment of additional sensors and the introduction of Ouster Gemini perception software licenses to meet the demands of European customers.

Multi-Domain Applications

LASE PeCo plans to leverage Ouster Gemini in various applications, including people counting, mobility analytics, perimeter and intrusion protection, both in public spaces and retail environments. The Ouster Gemini perception platform combines D digital lidar with AI-powered software, enabling accurate detection, classification, and tracking of people and vehicles under adverse weather and lighting conditions.

Technical Highlights and Advantages

Seamless Integration and Data Analysis‌: The platform integrates seamlessly with video management systems and traffic controllers, providing spatial awareness and data analytics capabilities. LASE PeCo's customers can access lidar data and manage customized real-time reports through LASE PeCo Cloud, its web-based management platform. All data complies with GDPR standards and remains the exclusive property of the customer.

Successful Cases and Impact

In a proof-of-concept project in western Germany, LASE PeCo deployed Ouster Gemini at urban intersections to analyze and classify traffic flows. The promising results have led to the expansion of sensor installations throughout the city. In the retail sector, Ouster Gemini provides highly accurate data on footfall, dwell time, and people flow, offering valuable insights for city managers, operators, and retailers to make informed, data-driven decisions.

Strategic Value and Future Prospects

Henry Florin, CEO of LASE PeCo Systemtechnik, noted that this collaboration marks a significant advancement in smart city solutions for both parties. With a long-standing focus on customer flow and traffic data analysis, LASE PeCo anticipates significantly enhancing the data acquisition accuracy and analytical capabilities of its existing solutions by integrating Ouster's advanced digital lidar technology.

Itai Dadon, VP of Smart Infrastructure at Ouster, expressed excitement about leveraging both parties' technical strengths. The D-spatial intelligence capabilities of the Ouster Gemini platform will complement LASE PeCo's regional market expertise. This combination of technologies is expected to bring innovative solutions to intelligent traffic management and retail data analysis in Europe.