AEye, Inc.

AEye, Inc. is a publicly traded technology company specializing in high-performance, software-defined lidar solutions for various applications. Headquartered in Pleasanton, California, the company's core mission is to create a safer and smarter world by extending perception into complex environments, driving the implementation of advanced driver-assistance, vehicle autonomy, smart infrastructure, logistics, and rail applications.

AEye's product portfolio is built around its 4Sight Intelligent Sensing Platform, which integrates solid-state active lidar, an optionally fused low-light HD camera, and deterministic artificial intelligence. Key products include Apollo™, a flagship software-defined lidar sensor capable of detecting objects up to one kilometer, and STRATOS™, a next-generation ultra-long-range sensor extending detection to 1.5 kilometers. The company also offers OPTIS™, a full-stack physical AI solution for non-automotive markets. These solutions cater to diverse market segments such as automotive (ADAS/autonomous vehicles), trucking, smart infrastructure, intelligent transportation systems, security, defense, aviation, rail, and industrial automation.

Under the leadership of CEO and Chairman Matt Fisch, appointed in February 2023, AEye continues to expand its market presence and technological capabilities. Recent notable developments in 2026 include a partnership with the Michigan Department of Transportation to showcase Physical AI for real-time traffic intelligence, the Apollo™ sensor receiving a Smart Sensing Technology Innovation Award, and a Memorandum of Understanding with MoveAWheeL, Inc. to explore advanced automotive safety solutions. The company also reported revenue growth in Q1 2026 and joined the NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab, reinforcing its market positioning as a leader in software-defined lidar with a capital-light business model and a global footprint across North America, Europe, and Asia.