PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In December 2025, KnowMade, a globally renowned intellectual property (IP) research firm under Yole Group, released its LiDAR for Automotive Patent Landscape Analysis 2025, recognizing Hesai as a leader in the global lidar industry. In the report, Hesai ranks first among lidar companies in both total patent holdings and overall patent strength, and third globally behind Bosch and Waymo, underscoring the company's sustained technological innovation and established leadership in the lidar market.
From 2021 to 2025, Hesai has been leading the industry in total patent holdings, building a multi-country, multi-tiered patent network across key technologies, including lidar ASICs, optical systems, signal processing, and functional safety. As of November 2025, the company had accumulated a total of 2,071 granted patents and pending applications, maintaining the highest number lidar-related patents across key automotive and robotics markets worldwide.
Lidar IP Leadership 2021–2025: Hesai Ranks No.1 Among LiDAR Pure Players
Hesai's Extensive Patent Portfolio Set Global Trends in the Lidar Technology
Since July 2021, Hesai has filed over 920 patent applications, forming 558 patent families, including 400 new invention patents. This portfolio is underpinned by a clear vision built on two pillars. First, the company is establishing a global patent protection network across all major markets, leveraging multiple international mechanisms, including the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), the U.S. patent system, and the European patent framework. Second, the company's patents cover the entire lidar value chain, from emission (VCSEL) and reception (SPAD/SiPM, APD) to system integration, while securing leading positions in segments such as anti-interference, 1550nm technology, MEMS, metasurfaces, and AI. This leadership is not merely quantitative but reflects a systematic, forward-looking technological approach that provides critical IP support for continuous product iteration and reinforces its competitiveness on a global scale.
Global Leader in Anti-Interference Patents
Driven by a strong focus on safety, anti-interference has become a core pillar of lidar reliability. KnowMade's report recognizes Hesai as the industry leader in this area, holding 33 anti-interference patent families that ensure dependable performance in complex real-world environments. The company's proprietary Intelligent Processing Engine (IPE) combines ultra-high-speed sampling at 24.6 billion times per second with intelligent filtering that removes over 99.9% of environmental noise. This significantly enhances perception accuracy under challenging conditions and enables reliable all-weather sensing regardless of lighting.
To further strengthen safety and detection reliability, Hesai has developed Addressable Photon Isolation (API) technology that enables independent control of each laser transmit and receive channel, mitigating blooming and ensuring high-precision point clouds even in challenging weather scenarios such as rain or fog.
Core Components Developed 100% In-House, Leading the Industry with Total SPAD/SiPM Patents
Additionally, Hesai also ranks first globally in patent holdings across three core lidar components: SPAD/SiPM detectors, VCSEL emitters, and APD detectors. In the SPAD/SiPM segment, the company's patent portfolio is twice as much of the second-ranked company, Bosch, and up to forty times larger than those of other industry peers.
After four generations of ASIC platform development, Hesai is the only lidar company in the world to develop all seven core components in-house, including its laser transmitter, receiver, driver, TIA, ADC, digital signal processor, and controller. Sixteen of Hesai's in-house developed ASICs have received AEC-Q automotive qualification, with total deliveries reaching 185 million units, ranking no.1 in the lidar industry globally.
Leading the World in Lidar Patent Strength
"Patent strength" reflects a combination of factors, including the number of granted patents, forward citations, geographic coverage, and active patent families. The report names Hesai a world leader not only in patent quantity but also in overall patent strength. The company's patent portfolio features a strength index of 2,549, an average family strength of 4.57, and a technological impact factor of 0.20, ranking third globally behind Bosch and Waymo.
In 2025, Hesai achieved a landmark year, delivering over 1.6 million lidar units, including 1.4 million lidars for ADAS and over 200,000 units for the robotics market. The company's cumulative deliveries surpassed 2 million units in November, making Hesai the first lidar company worldwide to reach this achievement.
At CES 2026, Hesai announced plans to double its annual production capacity to 4 million units and the construction of a new factory in Thailand. The company also established a strategic partnership with Nvidia to advance large-scale deployment of L4 autonomous driving, marking a major step forward in the company's global expansion.
Looking ahead to 2026, Hesai will maintain its focus on the automotive and robotics markets, advancing global smart mobility and embodied intelligence through continuous innovation and reliable large-scale production. As a critical "eye" for AI infrastructure, Hesai is dedicated to making safer, smarter perception capabilities a standard in the era of connected intelligence.
Read the full report here: https://www.knowmade.com/patent-analytics-services/patent-report/semiconductor-patent-landscape/sensing-imaging-patent-landscape/lidar-for-automotive-patent-landscape-analysis-2025/
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Hesai Ranks No.1 in the World for Lidar Patents by KnowMade
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SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lianhe Sowell International Group Ltd (Nasdaq: LHSW) (the "Company"), a provider of industrial machine vision products and solutions in China, today announced its strategic plan to invest in and establish its first Specialized Industry Robotics Industrial Headquarters Base in the United Arab Emirates, ("UAE") marking a significant milestone in the Company's global expansion strategy and the advancement of its artificial intelligence–driven robotics business.
According to the strategic plan, the UAE-based headquarters will bring together research and development, manufacturing, and global sales for the Company's specialized industry robotics business, serving customers across international markets. The project will focus on providing high-quality and reliable robotic solutions across several specialized areas, including automotive spray-painting, high-altitude operations, underwater operations, hazardous chemical environments, and remote medical applications. These solutions are intended for use across a wide range of sectors, including industrial manufacturing, energy and chemical processing, public safety, healthcare, and high-end service industries.
Located in the UAE, the headquarters is expected to serve as a regional hub supporting the Company's operations across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa, with a focus on major global markets. The total planned investment for the project is expected to be approximately US$200 million. The project is expected to have a construction period of approximately 18 months and, upon completion, is designed to support an annual production capacity of approximately 50,000 to 80,000 specialized industry robots. Through the establishment of this regional industrial headquarters, the Company aims to better integrate global innovation resources, strengthen its research and manufacturing capabilities, and support the commercialization and international rollout of its advanced robotics technologies.
Mr. Dengyao Jia, Chairman of the Board of Lianhe Sowell International Group Ltd, commented, "This initiative is a key step in advancing our global strategy and reflects how Chinese high-end manufacturing companies are engaging more deeply in global industrial collaboration and competition. The UAE's strong push toward Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing, together with its supportive policies for advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence, is creating significant market opportunities. In addition, its strategic location and open business environment make it a natural hub linking Asia, Europe, and Africa."
The Company noted that it is actively engaging with local banks and investment funds in the UAE and is seeking financial support for the project. In addition, the Company is exploring potential partnerships and engaging local advisors to prepare for the formation and operationalization of the project. However, given the potential risks and uncertainties associated with the plan, there is no assurances that we will carry out the plan as contemplated or that the contemplated result will be achieved in its entirety.
By leveraging favorable policies, a supportive capital environment, and established global logistics and trade networks, Lianhe Sowell aims to tap the significant market potential across the Asia–Europe–Africa region. As the UAE specialized industry robotics headquarters is developed and becomes operational, the Company expects to further strengthen its global operating capabilities, international competitiveness, and brand presence, while delivering safer, more efficient, and more intelligent solutions to customers worldwide.
About Lianhe Sowell International Group Ltd
Lianhe Sowell International Group Ltd (Nasdaq: LHSW) provides industrial vision and industrial robotics solutions. With expertise in the field of machine vision and intelligent equipment, the Company specializes in smart transportation, industrial automation, artificial intelligence, and machine vision. Committed to offering comprehensive intelligent solutions to customers worldwide, the Company continuously advances the intelligent transformation of various industries through technological innovation. For more information, please visit: http://www.sowellrobot.com/ .
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SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lianhe Sowell International Group Ltd (Nasdaq: LHSW) (the "Company"), a provider of industrial machine vision products and solutions in China, today announced its strategic plan to invest in and establish its first Specialized Industry Robotics Industrial Headquarters Base in the United Arab Emirates, ("UAE") marking a significant milestone in the Company's global expansion strategy and the advancement of its artificial intelligence–driven robotics business.
According to the strategic plan, the UAE-based headquarters will bring together research and development, manufacturing, and global sales for the Company's specialized industry robotics business, serving customers across international markets. The project will focus on providing high-quality and reliable robotic solutions across several specialized areas, including automotive spray-painting, high-altitude operations, underwater operations, hazardous chemical environments, and remote medical applications. These solutions are intended for use across a wide range of sectors, including industrial manufacturing, energy and chemical processing, public safety, healthcare, and high-end service industries.
Located in the UAE, the headquarters is expected to serve as a regional hub supporting the Company's operations across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa, with a focus on major global markets. The total planned investment for the project is expected to be approximately US$200 million. The project is expected to have a construction period of approximately 18 months and, upon completion, is designed to support an annual production capacity of approximately 50,000 to 80,000 specialized industry robots. Through the establishment of this regional industrial headquarters, the Company aims to better integrate global innovation resources, strengthen its research and manufacturing capabilities, and support the commercialization and international rollout of its advanced robotics technologies.
Mr. Dengyao Jia, Chairman of the Board of Lianhe Sowell International Group Ltd, commented, "This initiative is a key step in advancing our global strategy and reflects how Chinese high-end manufacturing companies are engaging more deeply in global industrial collaboration and competition. The UAE's strong push toward Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing, together with its supportive policies for advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence, is creating significant market opportunities. In addition, its strategic location and open business environment make it a natural hub linking Asia, Europe, and Africa."
The Company noted that it is actively engaging with local banks and investment funds in the UAE and is seeking financial support for the project. In addition, the Company is exploring potential partnerships and engaging local advisors to prepare for the formation and operationalization of the project. However, given the potential risks and uncertainties associated with the plan, there is no assurances that we will carry out the plan as contemplated or that the contemplated result will be achieved in its entirety.
By leveraging favorable policies, a supportive capital environment, and established global logistics and trade networks, Lianhe Sowell aims to tap the significant market potential across the Asia–Europe–Africa region. As the UAE specialized industry robotics headquarters is developed and becomes operational, the Company expects to further strengthen its global operating capabilities, international competitiveness, and brand presence, while delivering safer, more efficient, and more intelligent solutions to customers worldwide.
About Lianhe Sowell International Group Ltd
Lianhe Sowell International Group Ltd (Nasdaq: LHSW) provides industrial vision and industrial robotics solutions. With expertise in the field of machine vision and intelligent equipment, the Company specializes in smart transportation, industrial automation, artificial intelligence, and machine vision. Committed to offering comprehensive intelligent solutions to customers worldwide, the Company continuously advances the intelligent transformation of various industries through technological innovation. For more information, please visit: http://www.sowellrobot.com/ .
Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may, "will, "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate," "plan" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, the markets in which the Company operates as well as any information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company, are also forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions, availabilities of potential financing, engagement of relevant advisors and partners, the satisfaction of relevant regulatory and legal licenses and permits, and other risk factors discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov, which may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
For more information, please contact:
Lianhe Sowell International Group Ltd
ir@sowellrobot.com
WFS Investor Relations Inc.
Email: services@wealthfsllc.com
Phone: +1 628 283 9214
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Lianhe Sowell International Group Ltd Announces Strategic Plan to Establish Specialized Industry Robotics Headquarters in the UAE
