Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, has announced a strategic partnership with Hesai Technology, a global leader in lidar solutions, to become the exclusive distributor of Hesai’s lidar products in Southeast Asia. This collaboration aims to increase the availability of high-quality lidar sensors across various industries, including robotics and autonomous systems.
The partnership will leverage Grab’s extensive resources and distribution networks to ensure that customers in Southeast Asia can access lidar technology more efficiently. Anthony Tan, Group CEO and Co-founder of Grab, stated, “By expanding access to world-class lidar technology in Southeast Asia, Grab is doing more than improving our own autonomous mobility and mapping capabilities; we are providing the essential ‘eyes’ that allow robotics to ‘see’ and navigate safely.”
David Li, CEO and Co-founder of Hesai, highlighted the importance of the partnership, noting, “Lidar is a core technology that enables robots to achieve autonomous perception and safer operations. The Southeast Asian market has shown strong demand across manufacturing, logistics, and service robots.”
Lidar, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing technology that uses light to measure distance and map environments with high precision. This technology is crucial for applications in autonomous vehicles, topography, and robotics.
The collaboration between Grab and Hesai is expected to accelerate the deployment of lidar technology in Southeast Asia, addressing the region’s growing demand for AI-powered automation. Both companies plan to continue strengthening their cooperation to advance the adoption of advanced lidar technology across the region.
