The Idaho National Laboratory is examining potential security vulnerabilities in Chinese lidar sensors, funded by stakeholders in the electric and autonomous vehicle industries.
LiDAR technology is used in autonomous vehicles
Aug 22, 2026
02:01 pm
What's the storyThe Idaho National Laboratory, a Department of Energy facility, is investigating the potential security risks of Chinese LiDAR sensors if they are widely adopted in US vehicles.
The investigation is being funded by an unidentified company or group of companies in the electric and autonomous vehicle sectors.
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