Leopard Imaging and Lumotive Released 3D LiDAR Platform
The new Sirius Max platform integrates beam-steering and depth sensing to simplify robotic perception system design.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Robotics
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Leopard Imaging and Lumotive have released the Sirius Max, a solid-state 3D LiDAR platform designed for AI-driven perception in robotics. The system consolidates RGB imaging, iToF depth sensing, and programmable beam-steering into one module.
Why it matters
The platform aims to reduce hardware complexity for engineers by integrating multiple sensing modes into a single, compact unit. By streamlining the stack, it lowers the barrier for deploying advanced spatial awareness in industrial and autonomous systems.
The Sirius Max achieves depth perception beyond 20 meters with a 1MP resolution using the onsemi AF0130 sensor. It utilizes Lumotive TX10 programmable beam-steering transmitters to dynamically control illumination.
The players
Leopard Imaging
A developer of embedded camera technology and imaging systems for autonomous vehicles and robotics applications.
Lumotive
A startup specializing in programmable beam-steering technology for LiDAR and 3D sensing.
onsemi
A semiconductor manufacturer providing high-performance imaging sensors and power solutions for industrial and automotive sectors.
The details
The platform functions by combining a traditional RGB camera for color imagery with iToF (indirect Time-of-Flight) sensors, which measure the time light takes to bounce off objects to create 3D maps. The Lumotive TX10 chip uses liquid crystal-based beam steering to direct light beams precisely without moving mechanical parts. These inputs are aggregated into a single output stream that supports GMSL2 (Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link 2) connectivity, which is a high-speed interface used to transmit raw data over a single coaxial cable.
Timeline
September 24, 2026: Leopard Imaging and Lumotive announced the Sirius Max.
The Tech Race
The Sirius Max advances the industry-wide transition from bulky, mechanical LiDAR to solid-state sensors. This effort positions the firms against established providers of modular perception suites aiming to consolidate the complex sensor stacks currently required for autonomous operation.
Developers and systems integrators can now utilize the Sirius Max to replace disparate sensor arrays with a single, unified 3D perception module. This integration reduces cabling and compute overhead, though widespread availability remains subject to the company's production roadmap.
The takeaway
The Sirius Max highlights a growing emphasis on consolidating spatial sensing into singular, programmable packages for robotics developers. Watch for future performance benchmarks on this module to see how it scales against high-resolution requirements for complex navigation tasks.
Further reading
Explore the current state of autonomous navigation in our Robotics section.
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