AEye, Inc. is a leader in advanced perception and intelligent sensing solutions. The company offers a suite of unique software-defined lidar solutions that address a wide range of real-world needs including advanced driver-assistance, vehicle autonomy, smart infrastructure, security, defense, and logistics applications. AEye's flagship product, Apollo, has been widely recognized for its small form factor and its ability to detect objects at up to one kilometer. In addition to Apollo, AEye also offers STRATOS with the ability to detect objects at up to one-and-a-half kilometers as well as a full-stack solution through its OPTIS platform. OPTIS provides a complete system that captures a high-resolution 3D image of the world, interprets it, and provides direction to act upon what it sees in real-time.

On April 28, company officials announced a strategic commercial relationship with the defense systems company SynTech to support the distribution and integration of its Apollo long-range lidar sensor across defense-related applications. SynTech brings deep domain expertise in defense systems and a strong ecosystem, including established relationships across the defense sector. The company is engaged in the development of advanced solutions for unmanned systems and next-generation sensing applications, positioning it as a strategic partner for deploying high-performance perception technologies.

The collaboration reflects growing demand for advanced sensing capabilities that can operate reliably in complex, dynamic, and mission-critical environments. As defense systems increasingly incorporate autonomy and real-time decision-making, the need for adaptable, high-performance perception solutions continues to expand. As part of this relationship, SynTech has begun initial shipments of Apollo units to a leading defense contractor, marking an important step in bringing AEye's long-range, software-defined perception technology into next-generation defense platforms.

"SynTech's strong presence in the defense ecosystem and focus on next-generation unmanned systems make them an ideal partner for expanding the reach of our technology," according to Matt Fisch, CEO and Chairman of AEye, which has its headquarters at Hacienda and has been a tenant since 2017. "Apollo's combination of industry leading, long-range detection capability and software configurability allows for adaptable deployment across diverse environments, supporting safer and more effective mission outcomes."

Through this collaboration, SynTech will work to introduce AEye's Apollo lidar technology into relevant defense platforms, leveraging its expertise and partnerships in the defense industry. This relationship builds on AEye's continued expansion into markets where long-range, intelligent sensing is critical, including aerospace, defense, and advanced mobility applications. By delivering flexible, software-defined perception solutions, AEye is enabling customers to address evolving operational requirements while maintaining high standards for performance and reliability.

In March, the company announced it was joining the NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab. NVIDIA is the first company in the world to establish an ANSI National Accreditation Board-accredited AI Systems Inspection Lab, integrating functional safety, cybersecurity, AI, and regulations into a unified safety framework.

"Joining the NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab underscores AEye's commitment to delivering safety-certified, high-performance perception technology for automotive, transportation, and intelligent infrastructure applications," according to AEye officials. "As a member of the NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab, AEye will collaborate within NVIDIA's safety ecosystem to validate interoperability, safety processes, and system-level integration with NVIDIA DRIVE platforms."

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