Aeva Atlas Orion 4D LiDAR for Smart Infrastructure and Security
Aeva® has unveiled the Atlas™ Orion, a next-generation 4D LiDAR sensor designed to redefine the way cities, infrastructure managers, and security teams see their world.
With the ability to detect objects at remarkable distances, track their velocity, and operate seamlessly in the toughest environments, Atlas Orion stands as a leap forward for smart infrastructure, advanced traffic management, and public safety.
Certified to the demanding NEMA-TS2 traffic control standards, the system is built for reliability in the most challenging outdoor conditions. Its single-box design, complete with integrated Power-over-Ethernet (PoE++) for both data and power, streamlines installation, slashing deployment times and reducing costs.
Mina Rezk, Co-Founder and CTO of Aeva, expressed the significance of the launch: “Atlas Orion sets a new standard for smart infrastructure. This product is part of our expanding vision to create smarter, safer, and more efficient cities. With its high performance, dynamic object detection and tracking, and ease of installation, Atlas Orion provides immediate value for cities, large facilities like airports, and security teams seeking to leverage data for better decision-making.”
Unmatched Technical Performance
At the heart of Atlas Orion lies Aeva’s FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) 4D LiDAR technology, delivering both position and velocity measurements simultaneously. This dual capability unlocks a new level of accuracy, particularly in high-speed, dynamic environments such as busy intersections or airport security zones.
Key technical highlights include:
- Ultra-Long Range Detection: Tracks vehicles up to 500 metres and vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists up to 200 metres.
- Wide Field of View: A 120-degree field of vision ensures broad situational coverage.
- Ultra-Fine Angular Resolution: Precision of 0.05° x 0.05° delivers granular detail.
- Low-Light and Glare Resistance: Maintains performance in challenging lighting conditions where camera-based systems often fail.
- Privacy by Design: Gathers situational data without recording personally identifiable information.
This combination of features means that just two sensors can provide full coverage of a standard road intersection, dramatically improving scalability and reducing operational overheads.
Real-World Deployments Underway
Atlas Orion has already entered service with early adopters such as D2 Traffic Technologies and Sotereon.ai, both leveraging the system to enhance traffic flow, reduce congestion, and improve pedestrian safety.
These deployments are part of a broader push by municipalities and private operators to modernise infrastructure with intelligent sensing technology. As cities grapple with congestion, safety concerns, and environmental goals, such systems are increasingly viewed as essential tools rather than optional upgrades.
Addressing Core Urban Challenges
The potential applications for Atlas Orion extend beyond traffic management. Security teams can harness its capabilities for perimeter protection in airports, ports, and sensitive facilities, while event organisers can use it for crowd monitoring at stadiums and large gatherings.
From an operational standpoint, the technology offers significant advantages:
- Improved Road Safety: Real-time detection and tracking of all road users.
- Optimised Traffic Signals: Data-driven control systems that adapt to changing conditions.
- Enhanced Security: Reliable tracking without compromising individual privacy.
By enabling real-time analytics and automated decision-making, Atlas Orion supports the development of data-rich, adaptive environments that respond dynamically to human and vehicular movement.
Aeva’s Broader Mission
Aeva’s ambition stretches beyond infrastructure. The company is pioneering a perception platform that integrates LiDAR-on-chip technology, system-on-chip processing, and proprietary perception algorithms using silicon photonics.
This approach enables compact, high-performance sensors suited to a variety of industries including:
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Manufacturing Automation
- Robotics
- Consumer Electronics
By focusing on velocity and position detection, Aeva provides autonomous systems with the intelligence to make faster, safer decisions — a critical capability as automation spreads across multiple sectors.
A Step Towards Smarter, Safer Cities
With the launch of Atlas Orion, Aeva is making a clear statement: the future of urban infrastructure will be built on intelligent, data-driven sensing. By combining long-range detection, high precision, and operational efficiency in a compact package, the technology offers a robust foundation for the next generation of smart cities.
As adoption grows, the positive impact will be felt across traffic safety, congestion management, and security operations. The arrival of Atlas Orion isn’t just a product launch — it’s a pivotal moment in the journey towards smarter, safer, and more responsive public spaces.
