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NODAR
NODAR make 3D sensors for autonomous vehicles
About NODAR
NODAR was founded in 2018 by Dr. Leaf Jiang, who now serves as the company's CEO. Jiang holds a B.S., M.Eng, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from MIT, with a specialization in optical ranging systems, which forms the technical foundation of NODAR's technology.
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The company develops and sells 3D vision systems for the autonomous vehicle market, targeting automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers. Its core product, Hammerhead™, is a software-based stereo vision system that utilizes two or more standard automotive-grade cameras to generate high-density 3D point clouds. This approach provides long-range, high-resolution depth perception, aiming to enhance the safety and reliability of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and fully autonomous driving platforms.
The system is designed to detect objects at distances up to 1,000 meters, a capability that addresses a critical challenge in autonomous navigation, particularly at high speeds where long-range sensing is essential for safe braking and maneuvering. The technology features patented auto-calibration, which ensures system reliability and accuracy under various conditions. NODAR's solution offers an alternative to LiDAR-based systems, potentially providing a more cost-effective and scalable option by leveraging existing camera hardware. The system's applications include forward collision warning, path planning, automatic emergency braking, and traffic jam assist.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Concord, United States
- Employees
- 17
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 62.8/100
- Sub-industry
- Autonomous & Sensor Tech
- Sector
- Transportation, Automotive, Autonomous Mobility, Laser Technology, Sensor Tech, Sensors, Hard Tech
- Technology
- Hardware, 3D Technology, Deep Tech, Autonomous & Sensor Tech, IoT InternetOfThings
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Apr 2022 | $12M | $48M | NEA · Rhapsody Venture Partners | ↗ |
| OtherOther financing | Jun 2020 | $0 | — | Undisclosed | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for NODAR is 2.1K monthly website visits, up 16.7% over the last three months. NODAR's team declined 26.1% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Plug and Play
NEA
Rhapsody Venture Partners
Other known investors4 additional known investors
- CACherrystone Angels
MassChallenge
Small Business Innovation Research
Startup Autobahn
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