California-based sensor technology firm Aeva has unveiled Omni, a new short-range 4D Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) system designed to enhance situational awareness for physical artificial intelligence (AI) platforms. The system is intended to provide high-resolution perception with a wide field of view, enabling machines to better understand and respond to their environments in real time.
Omni has been developed as a modular sensor that can be integrated across a wide range of AI-enabled applications, including autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial systems, mobile robots, warehouse automation equipment, and military platforms. By delivering precise depth, velocity, and motion data, the LiDAR supports faster and more reliable decision-making in dynamic operating environments.
Aeva stated that the Omni system is optimized for close-range autonomy, addressing use cases where high accuracy and rapid response are critical. The sensor’s 4D architecture allows physical AI systems to detect and track objects with improved clarity, even in complex or cluttered settings.
To support production at scale, South Korea-based LG Innotek has been selected to manage hardware integration, manufacturing, and quality assurance. The partnership is expected to accelerate Aeva’s transition from development to volume production while ensuring consistent performance and reliability across deployed systems.
