AEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIDR), a global leader in software-defined lidar solutions, and the manufacturer of the Apollo lidar sensor, today announced that it will demonstrate the Apollo long-range sensing solution at CES 2026 from January 6 – 9, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, Booth No. 3311.

AEye will feature live demonstrations of its Apollo lidar sensor, a software-defined, long-range solution capable of detecting objects at distances of up to one kilometer in a compact form factor that allows for behind-the-windshield integration. In addition to these automotive-focused demonstrations, AEye will highlight how Apollo and the company’s OPTIS™ full stack solution can be applied to smart infrastructure and logistics use cases. OPTIS™ combines AEye’s Apollo lidar with advanced computing to deliver real-time 3D perception and analytics for drones, intelligent intersections, shipping corridors, logistics hubs, and other complex environments, helping customers improve safety, efficiency, and operational visibility.

“CES brings together the most important players in transportation and mobility, making it an ideal venue for us to demonstrate how Apollo and OPTIS™ are redefining what’s possible with lidar,” said Matt Fisch, CEO of AEye. “With unmatched range and real-time AI-driven perception, we’re helping our customers tackle complex transportation and infrastructure challenges with scalable solutions built for real-world deployment. We are also looking forward to announcing our next-generation lidar, with range capabilities extending beyond one kilometer, underscoring the company’s continued leadership in long-range and ultra-long-range perception.”

To request a meeting or schedule a demo with AEye at CES 2026, please contact aeye@finprofiles.com.

About AEye

AEye offers unique software-defined lidar solutions that enable advanced driver-assistance, vehicle autonomy, smart infrastructure, security, and logistics applications that save lives and propel the future of transportation and mobility. AEye’s flagship product, Apollo, has been widely recognized for its small form factor and its ability to detect objects at up to one kilometer. In addition to Apollo as a stand-alone sensor, AEye also offers a full-stack solution through its OPTIS™ platform. OPTIS™ provides a complete system that captures a high-resolution 3D image of the world, interprets it, and provides direction to act upon what it sees in real-time.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements; AEye assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. AEye gives no assurance that AEye will achieve any of its expectations.

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