A software-defined lidar is a light-based sensing system whose behavior and features are shaped mainly by software rather than fixed hardware settings, letting the same device be updated, reconfigured, or improved through code. For investors, that flexibility can lower product costs, speed new features to market, extend useful life, and create recurring revenue from updates or services—similar to buying a camera that keeps getting better through app updates rather than needing a new model.
advanced driver-assistancetechnical
A suite of electronic systems and software in vehicles that use sensors, cameras, radar or lidar to help the driver steer, brake, accelerate or stay aware of hazards. Think of it as an automated co‑pilot that can warn, assist, or take limited control to reduce accidents. Investors care because these systems affect vehicle costs, safety ratings, regulatory compliance, liability and recurring revenue from software and upgrades.
vehicle autonomytechnical
Vehicle autonomy is the ability of a car, truck or other vehicle to sense its surroundings and steer, accelerate or brake without direct human control; think of it as a machine chauffeur guided by sensors and software rather than a person. For investors it matters because higher autonomy can change vehicle costs, service models, legal risk and potential market size—creating new revenue opportunities and regulatory or liability uncertainties that affect company value.
smart infrastructuretechnical
Smart infrastructure is physical systems—roads, bridges, power grids, water networks and buildings—upgraded with sensors, controls and software so they can monitor conditions, communicate status and adjust automatically. For investors it matters because these upgrades can lower operating costs, extend asset life, reduce downtime and create new revenue streams, similar to turning a passive appliance into a connected device that reports problems and optimizes performance in real time.
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PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
AEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIDR), a global leader in software-defined, high-performance lidar solutions, today announced that it will release its 2026 first quarter financial results after market close on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
A conference call and webcast will be held on the same day, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). During the call, AEye CEO Matt Fisch and CFO Conor Tierney will review the company’s financial results and provide a business update, followed by a question-and-answer session. Supplemental financial information will be available on the company’s website prior to the conference call.
The live webcast of the call with an accompanying slide presentation can be accessed at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/799vhiag. A replay of the webcast will be archived on the company’s investor relations website.
About AEye
AEye offers a suite of unique software-defined lidar solutions that address a wide range of real-world needs including advanced driver-assistance, vehicle autonomy, smart infrastructure, security, defense, and logistics applications. 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™, AEye also offers STRATOS™ with the ability to detect objects at up to one-and-a-half kilometers as well as 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.