Hesai Technology Showcases 3D Lidar Solutions for Smart Logistics Applications

Hesai partners with Thoro.ai to power next-gen autonomous mobile robots with compact, high-performance JT128 lidar

Apr. 14, 2026 at 5:06pm

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A highly detailed, glowing 3D illustration of a compact, cylindrical lidar sensor with a wide, hemispherical field of view, surrounded by a network of luminous blue and purple lines representing the sensor's data processing and integration with a robotic autonomy platform.Hesai's cutting-edge 3D lidar sensor powers the next generation of intelligent, autonomous mobile robots for smart logistics applications.Today in Pittsburgh

Hesai Technology, a leading provider of 3D lidar solutions, showcased its latest innovations at the MODEX 2026 event in Atlanta. The company highlighted its collaboration with Thoro.ai, a Pittsburgh-based robotics company, to integrate Hesai's compact and high-performance JT128 lidar into Thoro.ai's advanced AI-driven autonomy software. This partnership enables OEMs to launch safer, more intelligent, and faster-to-deploy autonomous mobile robots for a wide range of smart logistics applications.

Why it matters

The integration of Hesai's lidar technology with Thoro.ai's autonomy platform represents a significant advancement in the robotics industry. By combining high-performance sensors with cutting-edge AI software, the two companies are empowering OEMs to accelerate the adoption of autonomous solutions in logistics and material handling workflows. This collaboration showcases how innovative hardware and software partnerships can drive the development of more capable and reliable autonomous systems.

The details

Hesai's JT128 lidar features a compact 30mm window height and a 70% smaller volume compared to similar products, allowing for easy integration into machines of all sizes. The sensor also boasts the world's widest 360° × 187° ultra-hemispherical field of view, providing all-around perception coverage without blind spots. This vertical field of view enables Thoro.ai's robots to detect objects beneath forks and align with rack beams above, crucial for autonomous pallet handling in warehouse environments. Additionally, the JT128's active laser technology ensures reliable performance across challenging conditions with reflective surfaces and glass.

  • Hesai Technology attended the MODEX 2026 event in Atlanta on April 14, 2026.
  • Hesai's collaboration with Thoro.ai has already begun, with significant developments underway.

The players

Hesai Technology

A leading provider of 3D lidar solutions for a wide range of applications, including smart logistics.

Thoro.ai

A Pittsburgh-based, industry-leading robotics company dedicated to enabling OEMs to launch safety-certified autonomous solutions with minimal in-house development.

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What’s next

Hesai and Thoro.ai's collaboration is already underway, with four new autonomous mobile robots slated for release next year that will all be powered by the JT128 lidar. This integration highlights the scalability of Thoro.ai's CoreFlex platform and the JT128's ability to accelerate a wide range of autonomous applications.

The takeaway

The partnership between Hesai and Thoro.ai represents a significant step forward in the robotics industry, enabling OEMs to launch safer, more intelligent, and faster-to-deploy autonomous mobile robots for smart logistics applications. By combining Hesai's high-performance lidar technology with Thoro.ai's advanced AI-driven autonomy software, the two companies are driving the development of more capable and reliable autonomous systems that can be easily integrated into a variety of machines and workflows.