Cyngn Secures its 23nd U.S. Patent: Modular Sensor System for Automated Guided Vehicles
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Cyngn (Nasdaq: CYN) has been granted its 23rd U.S. patent (Patent No. 12,332,083) for a Modular Sensor System for Automated Guided Vehicles. This innovative technology allows sensor systems to be integrated with existing industrial machines with minimal modifications, accommodating various geometries and operational constraints.
The company has demonstrated significant intellectual property growth, securing 13 additional patents since August 2023. CEO Lior Tal emphasized this achievement as evidence of Cyngn's commitment to advancing autonomous technology and developing practical material handling solutions.
The patent portfolio covers diverse aspects of autonomous vehicle technology, including object detection, vehicle localization, perception systems, and decision-making algorithms.
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- Secured 13 new patents in just one year, showing strong R&D momentum
- New modular sensor system patent enables easy integration with existing industrial machines
- Extensive patent portfolio covering key autonomous vehicle technologies
- Strategic IP protection strengthens competitive position in AV industry
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Insights
Cyngn strengthens competitive position with 23rd patent for modular AV sensors that can be retrofitted to existing equipment without major modifications.
Cyngn's latest patent (12,332,083) represents a significant technological advancement in the autonomous vehicle space. The modular sensor system is designed to be coupled with existing industrial machines with minimal modifications, addressing one of the key adoption barriers in industrial automation. This retrofit capability could substantially reduce implementation costs and complexity compared to purpose-built autonomous vehicles.
The patent's focus on adjustability for varied machine geometries and operational constraints suggests a versatile solution applicable across diverse industrial equipment types. This breadth of application expands Cyngn's potential market significantly beyond single-use case scenarios.
With 13 patents added since August 2023, Cyngn is demonstrating an accelerated pace of innovation, averaging more than one patent per month. The company's portfolio now encompasses critical autonomous driving technologies including sensor systems, object detection, adaptive decision-making, and computational frameworks.
The comprehensive patent strategy creates multiple layers of IP protection around Cyngn's core technology stack. This portfolio development is particularly valuable for technology companies where intellectual property forms a substantial portion of company valuation and provides competitive moats against larger players entering the space.
This patent aligns with industry trends toward modular, adaptable automation solutions that can work with existing infrastructure rather than requiring complete system replacements—potentially offering customers a more cost-effective path to implementing autonomous technology in industrial settings.
Since August 2023, Cyngn has been granted 13 additional patents, bringing the total
The patent, Modular Sensor System For Automated Guided Vehicles, introduces a modular sensor system that is configured to be coupled to existing industrial machines while making few, if any, modifications to the industrial machine. The significance of this patent lies in the adjustability of the modular sensor system that may be used with different industrial machines having varied geometries and/or operation constraints.
"Since August 2023, we've been granted thirteen additional patents, bringing our total to 23 U.S. patents," said Lior Tal, CEO of Cyngn."This milestone underscores our commitment to advancing autonomous technology while strengthening a patent portfolio that safeguards our innovations. Each new patent reflects the effort of our team and our focus on building practical solutions that are transforming material handling."
The grant of this patent continues Cyngn's intellectual property strategy, further bolstering its technologically-driven position in the AV industry.
Cyngn's patent family is comprised of the following published patents:
Patent Number | Title | Publication Date | |
23. | US-12,332,083-B2 | Modular Sensor System for Automated Guided Vehicles | 6/17/2025 |
22. | US-12,246,733-B2 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OFF-BOARD CENTRIC AUTONOMOUS DRIVING COMPUTATION | 3/11/2025 |
21. | US-12,039,867-B2 | ADAPTIVE OBJECT-BASED DECISION MAKING SYSTEM | 7/16/2024 |
20. | US-12,032,099-B2 | ADAPTIVE MOTION COMPENSATION OF PERCEPTION CHANNELS | 7/09/2024 |
19. | US-11,851,074-B2 | SYSTEM AND METHODS OF LARGE-SCALE AUTONOMOUS DRIVING VALIDATION | 12/26/2023 |
18. | US-11,837,090-B2 | SYSTEM AND METHODS OF ADAPTIVE TRAFFIC RULE-BASED DECISION MAKING FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING | 12/5/2023 |
17. | US-11,837,089-B2 | MODULAR EXTENSIBLE BEHAVIORAL DECISION SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING | 12/5/2023 |
16. | US-11,767,034-B2 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF COMPUTATION ACCELERATION FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING SYSTEMS | 9/26/2023 |
15. | US-11,760,368-B2 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SAME-LOOP ADAPTIVE SIMULATION FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING | 9/19/2023 |
14. | US-11,747,454-B2 | GRANULARITY-FLEXIBLE EXISTENCE-BASED OBJECT DETECTION | 9/5/2023 |
13. | US-11,745,762-B2 | SYSTEM AND METHODS OF ADAPTIVE TRAJECTORY PREDICTION FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING | 9/5/2023 |
12. | US-11,745,747-B2 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ADAPTIVE DISTRIBUTION OF AUTONOMOUS DRIVING COMPUTATIONS | 9/5/2023 |
11. | US-11,745,750-B2 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF LARGE-SCALE AUTOMATIC GRADING IN AUTONOMOUS DRIVING USING A DOMAIN-SPECIFIC LANGUAGE | 9/5/2023 |
10. | US-11,679,726-B2 | VEHICLE SENSOR SYSTEMS | 6/20/2023 |
9. | US-11,673,577-B2 | SYSTEM AND METHODS OF ADAPTIVE RELEVANCY PREDICTION FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING | 6/13/2023 |
8. | US-11,668,833-B2 | OBSTACLE DETECTION SYSTEMS | 6/6/2023 |
7. | US-11,651,583-B2 | MULTI-CHANNEL OBJECT MATCHING | 5/16/2023 |
6. | US-11,614,527-B2 | SELF-ADAPTIVE LIDAR-CAMERA SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM | 3/28/2023 |
5. | US-11,592,565-B2 | FLEXIBLE MULTI-CHANNEL FUSION PERCEPTION | 2/28/2023 |
4. | US-11,555,928-B2 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT DETECTION WITH GROUND REMOVAL INTELLIGENCE | 1/17/2023 |
3. | US-11,372,115-B2 | VEHICLE LOCALIZATION | 6/28/2022 |
2. | US-11,186,234-B2 | VEHICLE SENSOR SYSTEMS | 11/30/2021 |
1. | US-11,169,271-B2 | OBSTACLE DETECTION SYSTEMS | 11/9/2021 |
For a comprehensive view of Cyngn's patents focused on modularity and flexibility of autonomous vehicle systems with multiple sensor modalities and configurations, please visit the USPTO.
About Cyngn
Cyngn develops and deploys autonomous vehicle technology for industrial organizations like manufacturers and logistics companies. The Company addresses significant challenges facing industrial organizations today, such as labor shortages and costly safety incidents.
Cyngn's DriveMod technology empowers customers to seamlessly bring self-driving technology to their operations without high upfront costs or infrastructure installations. DriveMod is currently available on Motrec MT-160 Tuggers and BYD Forklifts.
The DriveMod Tugger hauls up to 12,000 lbs, travels inside and out, and targets a typical payback period of less than 2 years. The DriveMod Forklift lifts heavy loads that use non-standard pallets and is currently available to select customers. For all terms referenced within, please refer to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC filed on March 6, 2025.
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