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Hesai launches 3D camera as it moves into physical AI
Chinese lidar maker Hesai has launched a handheld 3D camera called Kosmo as it looks for growth beyond its vehicle sensors.
The device captures real-world surroundings and converts them into detailed, editable 3D models.
Hesai says it is designed to help standardise how complex places such as campuses and factories are digitised.
The launch is part of the company’s move into physical artificial intelligence, which involves AI interacting with the real world.
Hesai’s chief executive said the company expects its new products to support new business opportunities.
More products are in development to help build infrastructure for the physical AI industry.
Hesai Group has launched a handheld 3D spatial camera called Kosmo as it expands into physical artificial intelligence.
The company says the device converts real-world environments into detailed, editable 3D models.
Hesai designed it to standardise the digitisation of complex spaces such as campuses and factories.
The lidar maker is seeking new growth opportunities through its move into physical AI.
CEO David Li Yifan said other products that could support physical AI infrastructure are in development.
- Who
- Hesai Group, a maker of lidar sensors for vehicles.
- What
- It launched Kosmo, a handheld 3D spatial camera that converts real-world environments into detailed, editable 3D models.
- When
- The launch was reported on October 14, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Hesai is expanding into physical AI in search of new growth opportunities.
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- Product
- Kosmo
- Device type
- Handheld 3D spatial camera
- Company
- Hesai Group
- Launch reported
- October 14, 2026
- Designed for digitisation
- Complex spaces such as campuses and factories
What people are saying
Our interesting new products, which represent an extension of our innovative capabilities, will lead to some new business patterns
Hesai has some other product series in the pipeline that can contribute to the development of the infrastructure for the entire physical AI industry.