The MaPALDA Consortium met in Barcelona to review progress on next-generation FMCW LiDAR for automotive applications. Hosted at IDNEO’s headquarters, partners including Ommatidia LiDAR, Dongwon Industries, Hanyang University, ALC Net, Viewnyx, and UPV discussed advances in multi-beam sensing, photonic integration, and on-vehicle validation. Supported by the Korea–Spain Strategic Programme (KSSP) through CDTI and KIAT, the project strengthens international collaboration to accelerate real-world deployment of LiDAR technologies for safer and smarter mobility.
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Ommatidia LiDAR showcased the Q2 Laser RADAR at XCON 2025 in Liège, presenting how multi-beam vibrometry opens new possibilities for nonlinear dynamics research. With 65+ parallel laser beams, real-time Doppler vibrometry, and new features like SpeckleGuard, SpeedSync, and DOLL, the Q2 delivers reliable full-field vibration data to accelerate structural testing and experimental continuation methods.
Ommatidia powers lunar navigation with its compact, high-resolution LiDAR technology, enabling autonomous landings through real-time 3D surface reconstruction. In collaboration with TNO and under the TKI innovation program, Ommatidia’s ANT system was integrated into a lunar lander demonstrator, where it delivered critical point cloud data for precise descent and hazard detection. This achievement not only supports the future of planetary exploration but also strengthens the company’s role as a leader in scalable, photonic LiDAR solutions for both space and industrial applications.
At Laser World of Photonics 2025, Ommatidia LiDAR showcased its next-generation Q2 Laser RADAR during a talk by Opto-Electronic Engineer Francis (Yu) Tian. His presentation highlighted how integrated photonics is enabling faster, more compact, and highly scalable LiDAR systems—marking a major step forward in precision sensing and structural metrology.
At ICSV31 in Korea, Ommatidia LiDAR showcased the Q2 Laser RADAR, delivering live demonstrations of its unique capabilities in non-contact, multi-point vibrometry and structural health monitoring. From NVH diagnostics to civil infrastructure analysis, Q2 impressed with its 65+ simultaneous measurement channels, micron-level precision, and real-time FFT analysis—highlighting its potential to redefine how industries monitor vibration and structural integrity.
At EVACES 2025 in Porto, Ommatidia LiDAR showcased the Q2 Laser RADAR, a groundbreaking tool for real-time, non-contact structural health monitoring. During our session on innovative sensor technologies, we presented how Q2 captured sub-millimeter vibrations across 128 channels simultaneously—without scanning or targets. This marks a significant step forward in large-scale, high-resolution SHM for bridges and civil structures.
