ECARX Secures Non-Automotive Customer for its Lidar Solution, Expanding into the High-Growth Robotics Market

Partnership with leading robotic lawn mower developer marks strategic diversification beyond automotive intelligence sector

SHANGHAI, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECARX Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) (“ECARX” or the “Company”), a global mobility tech provider, today announced it has signed a partnership agreement with a leading global developer of robotic lawn mowers to integrate ECARX’s cutting-edge lidar solution. This partnership represents a significant milestone in ECARX's strategy to diversify the application of its solutions beyond its core automotive intelligence segment and capitalize on opportunities in the rapidly growing robotics and AI applications markets, with global mass production planned for 2026.

The robotics market represents a natural extension of ECARX's sensor technology expertise, enabling the Company to monetize its automotive R&D investments across new high-growth sectors. The deep integration of artificial intelligence and robotics is accelerating, driven by increased investment from global tech leaders. This evolution is propelling the shift from concept to real-world application, paving the way for a scalable industry with vast market potential.

ECARX's proprietary solid-state 3D short-range lidar provides the high-precision environmental perception essential for autonomous robot operations. Operating at a 905nm wavelength with no mechanical components, ECARX’s lidar ensures superior reliability and performance. The lidar incorporates a customized large-array addressing VCSEL light source with 60-meter detection range and a high-resolution SPAD sensor for precise environmental mapping – critical for advanced obstacle avoidance systems used in robotic navigation, object manipulation, and human-machine collaboration.

Similar to ECARX's successful automotive partnerships with 18 automakers across 28 global brands, the Company is now extending its proven ecosystem approach to include robotics applications. The Company's ability to integrate advanced sensor technologies across multiple platforms demonstrates its comprehensive approach to intelligent systems development and how they can be scaled efficiently. This strategy validates ECARX's technology versatility while opening new addressable markets beyond its automotive customers.