Apple’s future self-driving electric car will receive lidar from the component maker for iPhone smartphones. Reported by Taiwan edition. UDN citing sources who know the supply.
“As a long-term partner of the Cupertino company, Wenmao has an understanding of how technology and the supply chain work. In this regard, it is extremely likely that this company will become a manufacturer of sensors for an electric car, ”said one of the sources for the publication.
The lidars used in modern Apple smartphones will appear in the future electric car of the American company and will perform approximately the same functions – measure the distance by emitting light and measure in detail the time that the reflected light returns to the receiver.
According to Chinese sources, the IT giant is already testing the same lidars used in the latest iPhones in Apple Car prototypes. In smartphones, such parts are used to operate the camera and the alternate reality system.
Another source explained that at this time, Apple has not yet fully decided on lidars and has not approved Wenmao as the main supplier. However, insiders said that Apple welcomed the decision as they were positive about Wenmao’s experience and ability to deliver a large number of sensors in a short time.
Former Analyst saidThe South Korean company LG, which also produces batteries for electric vehicles, could be a good partner in the development of Apple’s secret electric car.
Source: Gazeta
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