Ouster, Inc.

Ouster, Inc. is an American technology company headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializing in the design and manufacture of high-resolution digital lidar sensors and enabling software. The company's mission is to build a safer and more sustainable future by providing affordable, high-performance sensors that facilitate mass adoption across various applications. Ouster is recognized as a leader in sensing and perception for Physical AI.

Ouster's product portfolio includes a range of high-resolution scanning and solid-state digital lidar sensors, such as the OS series (OS0 for ultra-wide view, OS1 for mid-range, and OS2 for long-range) and the DF series of solid-state digital lidar sensors designed for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving. The company also integrates Velodyne Lidar sensors and offers software solutions like Ouster Gemini, a perception platform, and Ouster BlueCity, a traffic management solution. Additionally, Ouster provides ZED cameras. These products serve diverse market segments including automotive, industrial automation, robotics, and smart infrastructure.

Led by Co-founder and CEO Angus Pacala and Co-founder and CTO Mark Frichtl, Ouster has expanded its capabilities through strategic initiatives. In February 2023, the company merged with Velodyne Lidar, retaining the Ouster name. More recently, in February 2026, Ouster acquired Stereolabs, integrating cameras, AI compute, sensor fusion, and perception software into its unified platform. Recent notable deployments include the expansion of Ouster BlueCity for traffic management in Atlanta, Georgia, and Utah, and the launch of the Stereolabs ZED X Nano in April 2026. Ouster is positioned as the largest Western Lidar company, serving thousands of customers globally.