LIDAR Illuminated: Navigating the Future with Paul Drysch

AVL's Reimagine Mobility Podcast

In our latest episode of the Reimagined Mobility Podcast, Stephan Tarnutzer dives deep with Paul Drysch from PreAct Technologies into how LIDAR technology is transforming not just the automotive industry but also other sectors by enhancing safety and operational efficiency. From his journey from Honda Motor to pioneering affordable LIDAR solutions, Paul shares invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities of innovation in automotive safety. Join us as we explore the versatile applications of LIDAR beyond vehicles, the evolving consumer perceptions around vehicle safety, and a glimpse into the future of mobility and technology. Don't miss this insightful conversation on driving the future forward.
Paul Drysch is co-founders and CEO of PreAct Technologies, and he is responsible for the launch a suite of flash LiDAR sensors to address various use cases across multiple industries including agriculture, healthcare, smart cities, retail, security, transportation, education or any field that requires detailed 3D mapping and modeling. Paul is a proven business leader, motivator and manager who is excellent at leading early/mid stage startups to their full growth potential. He has closed more than $2.5 billion in deals in the automotive, mobility and connected car markets over the past 17 years. He has founded two companies in this space and and co-founded two more. His passion and knowledge is dedicated to the autonomous mobility space.

PreAct Technologies is the market leader in near-field software-definable flash LiDAR technology and integrated SDK (software development kit). Its patent-pending suite of sensor technologies provides high resolution, affordable LiDAR solutions to a wide range of industries including robotics, healthcare, ITS, logistics, security, industrial, consumer electronics, trucking, and automotive. With unmatched quality and accuracy, PreAct’s edge processing algorithms drive technology resulting in 3D depth-maps of small objects at sub-centimeter accuracy up to 20 meters. PreAct’s LiDARs and SDK enable companies and innovators to address the industry’s most pressing business and technology needs. The firm is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with offices in Ashburn, Virginia, and Barcelona Spain.

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Chapters

1. LIDAR Illuminated: Navigating the Future with Paul Drysch (00:00:00)

2. LIDAR Competition Landscape (00:02:38)

3. Why LIDAR for Mobility (00:08:13)

4. LIDAR in non-Mobility Industries (00:15:07)

5. The Marketability of Safety (00:22:14)