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New LaunchJun 22, 2026, 02:01 AM

STMicroelectronics Launches VL53L9 3D LiDAR Module

AI Summary

STMicroelectronics announced the launch of the VL53L9, a new 3D direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) LiDAR module. This compact module offers high-resolution spatial perception with 2,268 zones, a wide field of view, and a detection range from 5 cm to 9 meters at 100 frames per second. It is designed for edge-AI systems in various applications including robotics, industrial automation, smart buildings, AR/VR, and healthcare. Mass production is set to begin in early July 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Introduces VL53L9, a 3D dToF LiDAR module with 2,268 zones (54x42 resolution).
  • Features a wide field of view of 54° x 42° and 100 images per second frame rate.
  • Detection range from 5 cm to 9 meters with up to 1% accuracy.
  • Compact dimensions of 12.8 mm × 6.1 mm × 4.6 mm for easy integration.
  • Designed for robotics, industrial automation, smart buildings, AR/VR, and healthcare.
  • Mass production of the VL53L9 module is scheduled to begin in early July 2026.