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Hesai Ranks No.1 in the World for Lidar Patents by KnowMade
In December 2025, KnowMade, a globally renowned intellectual property (IP) research firm under Yole Group, released its LiDAR for Automotive Patent Landscape Analysis 2025, recognizing Hesai as a leader in the global lidar industry. In the report, Hesai ranks first among lidar companies in both total patent holdings and overall patent strength, and third globally behind Bosch and Waymo, underscoring the company's sustained technological innovation and established leadership in the lidar market.
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