China Enhances Mandatory Safety Standards for Intelligent Driving with RoboSense's LiDAR Technology

China Accelerates Progress on L2 Mandatory Standards

On September 17, 2025, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) made a significant move in the automotive landscape by inviting public comments on its new mandatory national standard titled "Safety Requirements for Combined Driving Assistance Systems of Intelligent and Connected Vehicles." This momentous draft standard marks a historic inclusion of LiDAR into the regulatory framework for Combined Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) within intelligent and connected vehicles, elevating the technology's status and emphasizing its vital role in ensuring vehicle safety.

Significance of LiDAR in National Standards

The integration of LiDAR technology into these standards signifies a national acknowledgment of its reliability and safety, underscoring the importance of advanced sensors in contemporary automotive systems. The draft outlines detailed functional safety verification requirements, including various fault types, and identifies LiDAR as a key component necessary for meeting the functional safety standards of ADAS. This inclusion sets a precedent within China’s legal and regulatory framework for the automotive industry, indicating a tighter and more comprehensive structure aiming to enhance safety.

Data gathered for the standards covers a range of situations often associated with vehicle accidents—such as detection of static and dynamic obstacles like overturned vehicles, traffic cones, and erratic moving objects. It aims to address common risks as well as extreme driving scenarios like sudden vehicle cut-ins, which can be critical for both personal and public safety.

Enhancing Technology with Stricter Testing Methods

Alongside these safety regulations, MIIT has introduced another standard titled "Technical Requirements and Testing Methods for Advanced Emergency Braking Systems of Light-Duty Vehicles." This regulation has progressed to the approval stage, signifying China's commitment to stringent vehicle safety measures. Moreover, the introduction of conditional approvals for L3 autonomous vehicles elucidates a clear trajectory for the development of intelligent driving technologies and sets the foundation for standardized requirements.

As the regulatory landscape evolves, meeting these standards becomes essential for automakers aiming to market their products. The increased specificity in performance levels signifies a major shift towards a more structured development environment for intelligent driving technologies.

LiDAR's Performance Under Various Conditions

The “Safety Requirements” document not only clarifies the role of LiDAR within ADAS but also mandates a series of stringent performance evaluations. These evaluations encompass challenging scenarios; for example, when a vehicle encounters a tunnel where light intensity fluctuates drastically, traditional cameras may struggle. In contrast, LiDAR operates independently of light variations, allowing for precise detection of obstacles such as vehicles and construction barriers both within and outside of tunnels.

LiDAR’s unique capabilities extend to discerning objects like brown cardboard boxes on highways—a task where conventional cameras and radar may falter, particularly at greater distances. By accurately measuring distance and size, LiDAR greatly enhances object identification and thus directly contributes to the reduction of collision risks.

RoboSense's Commitment to Safety and Innovation

Pioneering in the LiDAR field, RoboSense has positioned itself at the forefront of technology transition in the automotive sector. The company strives to uphold rigorous standards that include comprehensive performance benchmarks. Their digital LiDAR products, particularly the RoboSense EMX, demonstrate the capability to operate under various conditions, with a detection range reaching 300 meters and minimal angular resolution. This distinguishes it from competitors by providing more timely and effective alerts to drivers within complex driving environments.

RoboSense has taken proactive measures to address the evolving market by supporting OEMs in complying with the aforementioned safety requirements while also preparing for the future of vehicle automation. By launching high-performance products, including the EM and E platforms, RoboSense is enabling automotive manufacturers to enhance their vehicles’ safety features significantly. Furthermore, successful collaborations with leading automotive manufacturers such as Geely Auto Group demonstrate the practicality and efficacy of their technology solutions in the mainstream market.

The Future of Autonomous Driving

With the rapid advancement toward fully autonomous driving capabilities, RoboSense emerges as a leading provider of not only LiDAR technology but also related standards vital for operational safety in AI-driven vehicles. The company has been instrumental in the creation of vital industry standards, which encompass both national and international guidelines governing LiDAR and autonomous driving technologies. Currently, RoboSense is involved in developing new standards aimed at enhancing data formats and autonomous driving datasets further.

As the automotive industry progresses towards enhanced automation, the establishment of mandatory safety standards such as the “Safety Requirements” and “Test Methods” will lay a solid foundation for a safer and more reliable future in intelligent driving. RoboSense stands ready to lead this transformation, coupling advanced technology with extensive regulatory knowledge to foster safer driving experiences worldwide.