Gasgoo Munich- Hesai Technology announced on March 12 that its second-generation pure solid-state blind-spot LiDAR, the FTX, has won the designation for series production on Changan Automobile's next-generation intelligent L3 platform. The companies will work together to deploy advanced intelligent driving systems in mass-market vehicles.
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Hesai and Changan have a deep history of collaboration. Public records show the partnership dates back to 2022, when Hesai's AT-series high-performance long-range LiDARs were integrated into models across Changan's Deepal and NEVO brands. That product line has achieved solid technical implementation alongside the growth of Changan's new energy vehicle sales, laying a firm foundation for deeper cooperation.
Securing the designation for Changan's next-generation L3 platform marks a further deepening of the partners' collaboration in high-level intelligent driving.
The FTX delivers more than double the resolution of its predecessor, with a significantly optimized form factor and 66% less weight—substantially lowering integration difficulty and manufacturing costs. Meanwhile, its ultra-wide 180° x 140° field of view can precisely detect low-lying obstacles like bollards and pets. Working in tandem with long-range primary LiDARs, it forms a "high-definition long-range + ultra-wide blind-spot" multi-LiDAR solution, strengthening environmental perception in critical L3 scenarios such as navigating narrow roads, automated parking, and making turns at intersections.
Hesai plans to kick off mass production and shipment of the FTX in 2026. The company aims to help China's auto industry lead the mass commercialization of L3 autonomous driving, driving the industry shift from intelligent driving as a "high-end option" to a "standard feature."
