Cepton, Inc.

Cepton, Inc. specializes in developing and distributing cutting-edge lidar technology for various sectors globally, encompassing automotive, smart cities, intelligent spaces, and industrial applications across the United States, Japan, and other international markets.

The company's product portfolio includes a range of auto-grade lidar sensors. For long-distance sensing, the Vista-X is a compact option with a detection range of up to 200 meters, making it suitable for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS L2+/L3), autonomous vehicles (AV L4/L5), and smart infrastructure. Pushing the boundaries further, the Vista-T extends to an ultra-long range of 300 meters for comparable ADAS and AV functionalities. For close-proximity detection, the Nova is an ultra-small form factor sensor that can detect objects up to 30 meters away, also applicable in ADAS, AV, and smart infrastructure. Cepton also provides industrial-grade lidar solutions. The Vista-P offers a compact, long-range capability of up to 200 meters, serving similar purposes in ADAS, AV, and smart infrastructure.

Additionally, the Sora-P is a high-performance, compact, quasi line-scanning lidar that features an ultra-high scan rate, designed for accurate profiling of objects moving at high speeds, proving valuable in applications like free-flow tolling and other specific industrial uses. Founded in 2016, Cepton, Inc. is based in San Jose, California.