New Delhi
The US-based Velodyne
Lidar Inc has opened a new India Design Centre in Bengaluru. Parthasarathy
Narasimhan has joined Velodyne as Vice President of Engineering and Managing
Director of the India Design Centre to lead it.
The centre will
do research and development (R&D) and work towards expanding Velodyne’s
growth strategy. It will drive innovation in lidar sensor and software
solutions that help to transform lives by advancing safe mobility and smart
communities in global markets. Additionally, the India Design Centre will
nurture customer and partner opportunities for lidar-based solutions in
automotive and new mobility.
Velodyne’s
California-based engineering team will collaborate with the India Design Centre
in leading-edge R&D to build customer-focused solutions. The company also
looks to cooperate with other automotive development centres in India.
The company will
recruit from the rich talent ecosystem that is available in Bengaluru. Velodyne
is on the lookout for engineering talent and expertise in hardware, FPGA,
embedded software, board design, systems engineering, ASIC, perception
software, functional safety, cybersecurity and other adjacent areas. The team
will develop automotive-grade products that can meet customer needs worldwide.
The company focuses on safer mobility for all roadway users,
including vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists. Velodyne’s lidar sensors and software provide essential
technology for automotive, industrial and smart infrastructure solutions.
Source – ET Auto
Image Source: Velodyne Website
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