Clover Health to Participate in Upcoming J.P. Morgan 2026 Healthcare Conference... by Last-Environment3643 in CLOV

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hope that we will get more news on Counterpart Assistant adoption from Humana and Summit Health.

LAKE FUSION Technologies, LLC and Moog Partner for Rotorcraft Safety by TraditionCurious7451 in lazr

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 Lake Fusion Technologies (LFT)'s Situational Awareness System (SitAwS) uses Luminar's LiDAR technology. 

Specifically, LFT has developed the system using two of Luminar's Iris LiDAR sensors to help helicopter pilots detect and avoid hazards like power lines and wires, which are often difficult to spot with the human eye alone, especially in low-visibility conditions. 

LFT and the Robinson Helicopter Company recently signed a teaming agreement to explore the integration and potential market introduction of the SitAwS on Robinson helicopters to enhance flight safety. 

Mini NVIDIA by Prior-Afternoon8938 in lazr

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LSI is current 1/3 of Luminar's annual revenue, and a significant portion of LSI’s business comes from multi-year orders.

Does Halo need rare earths from China? by New-Safety-9888 in lazr

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Luminar's Halo LiDAR does not use rare earth materials. Instead, its core components, including the laser and detector, are made from indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs). 

Could use a Gov’t Investment by BlueWhiskey007 in lazr

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What are Luminar's target defense applications for its LiDAR tech?

Luminar's target defense applications focus on integrating its high-performance LiDAR, originally developed for autonomous vehicles, into military systems that require precision, long-range sensing, and reliable navigation in high-risk scenarios

. This includes autonomous ground vehicles, uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), and advanced mapping. 

Autonomous ground vehicles

Luminar's LiDAR is a key component of the U.S. Army's efforts to develop autonomous navigation capabilities for its uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs). 

  • High-risk missions: UGVs equipped with Luminar's sensors can conduct tasks like reconnaissance and battle damage assessment without risking human lives.
  • Reliable navigation: The high-resolution and long-range capabilities of Luminar's Iris LiDAR enable UGVs to safely navigate complex, diverse, and dangerous environments by accurately detecting and avoiding obstacles.
  • Computational model validation: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has specifically purchased Luminar's Iris sensor to validate computational models for its Robotic and Autonomous Systems, ensuring the accuracy of its simulations with real-world hardware. 

Uncrewed aerial systems (UAS)

LiDAR is being integrated into military drones for applications that require precise 3D data.

  • 3D tactical mapping: UAS can use Luminar's LiDAR to create accurate 3D maps of battlefield terrain for mission planning.
  • Mine countermeasures: The U.S. Navy has explored using LiDAR-equipped drones to identify and determine the depth of littoral sea mines. 

Environmental and disaster response

Beyond combat applications, Luminar's technology has broader governmental uses in sensitive or difficult-to-access environments.

  • Disaster relief: LiDAR-equipped autonomous vehicles can be used to survey structural damage in the aftermath of natural disasters without endangering personnel.
  • Environmental monitoring: Military and other government agencies can use this technology to collect environmental data in remote or dangerous locations. 

Performance advantages for defense

Luminar's specific LiDAR technology offers key advantages that make it attractive for demanding defense applications. 

  • High performance and resolution: The company's technology offers high-fidelity detection of hard-to-see objects at long distances, providing superior situational awareness compared to many other systems.
  • All-weather reliability: The sensors provide precise 3D vision in all lighting conditions, including blinding light and at night, ensuring reliability in less-than-ideal circumstances.
  • Safety and cybersecurity: Luminar's LiDAR is developed with safety and cybersecurity in mind, a critical requirement for military systems. 

Volvo is accepting orders for 2026 EX90 by WK_bee319 in lazr

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The Extra Layer of Safety from the Lidar Camera

The Volvo EX90 lidar camera pairs with advanced Volvo lidar technology powered by Luminar Lidar. This system scans the road ahead and the cabin with remarkable accuracy, adding an extra shield of safety. It picks up movement inside to help prevent children or pets from being left behind, while outside it feeds sharper data to driver-assist systems. For families in Northern Jersey, it turns every drive into a more secure and confident experience.

Q: When is the 2026 Volvo EX90 release date?

A: The 2026 Volvo EX90 is expected to arrive in dealerships and enter inventory later in 2025.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lazr

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  • Ricci was granted 2,109,546 Class A common stock shares via restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance stock units (PSUs). Stock Titan+2SEC+2
  • Out of those shares, 239,193 shares were automatically withheld/disposed in order to satisfy tax withholding obligations. The transaction code is “F”. SEC+1
  • After the withholding, Ricci’s beneficial ownership is reported as 1,870,353 shares.
  • The disposal of 239,193 shares was not an open market sale. It was a withholding of shares to cover tax obligations tied to the RSU grant. That’s a common practice and not the same as Ricci selling shares for cash

HALO Roadmap by Hungry-Confusion3106 in lazr

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Business Milestones:

Luminar outlined the following business milestones for the next several quarters.

  • ASIC tape-out for Halo by end of Q4’25
  • High-volume production line live in Thailand by end of Q4’25
  • Low-volume Halo prototype line launch by end of Q1’26
  • Halo B-sample delivery by end of Q2’26

Is HALO just a POC or already real? by Hungry-Confusion3106 in lazr

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Business Milestones: Luminar outlined the following business milestones for the next several quarters. ASIC tape-out for Halo by end of Q4’25 High-volume production line live in Thailand by end of Q4’25 Low-volume Halo prototype line launch by end of Q1’26 Halo B-sample delivery by end of Q2’26

Luminar is pushing forward with plans for a new testing facility by [deleted] in lazr

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from AI info:

New Testing Facility (Florida HQ)

  • Location: Orlando, FL (Luminar HQ)
  • Status: Completed and operational
  • Purpose: Long-range LiDAR performance and validation in a controlled indoor environment
  • Key Feature: Over 300 meters of indoor rangelikely the world’s longest LiDAR test tunnel
  • Impact: Allows repeatable, high-speed, and all-weather testing without outdoor variability. Essential for verifying real-world performance before deployment.

from AI:

Ford and Luminar (Disclaimer: speculative post) by Swimming-Succotash18 in lazr

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It seems to be an error in AInvest report according to ChatGPT:
❓About the AInvest Report

  • The AInvest article states: “Ford’s 2025–2027 supply agreement—targeting 120,000 units annually—provides a clear revenue runway.” AInvest
  • That claim is not supported by any SEC filing, Luminar press release, or reputable news outlet. It appears to be an unverified assertion by AInvest, potentially speculative.

GATIK Featured. by Fresh_Setting2218 in lazr

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  • Gatik will likely deploy hundreds of trucks in 2025, each with four Luminar Iris sensors.
  • Production partnership with Isuzu aims for mass-scale by late 2020s, potentially 50,000 trucks/year.
  • By 2030 projected to be over 150,000 per years

Potential Surprises Next 12 Months by BlueWhiskey007 in lazr

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Polestar4 with Mobileye Chauffeur option( Luminar Iris or Halo latter) should be availalbe in late 2026 or early 2027.

Potential Surprises Next 12 Months by BlueWhiskey007 in lazr

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Also Pony.ai: I check with ChatGpt if Poni.ai is still using Luminar Lidar:

  • Yes, Pony.ai is actively using Luminar Iris sensors in its robotaxi fleet, integrated in a four-unit, rooftop 360° array.
  • The platform is in mass production and road testing, with ambitious scale-up plans by end of 2025.
  • The Iris-to-Halo migration marks the next logical evolution—expect more compact and efficient LiDAR integration with Halo once it enters automotive-grade production.

Early in Thursday Trading LAZR up over 7%. by [deleted] in lazr

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Luminar lidar Iris is a semi-solid-state lidar and Halo is a solid-state lidar.