Luminar
Luminar Technologies, Inc. is an American company specializing in the development and commercialization of advanced sensor technologies for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2012 by Austin Russell, the company focuses on producing high-performance Lidar sensors designed to enhance vehicle perception and safety. Luminar's cutting-edge technology aims to enable the reliable and widespread adoption of self-driving cars by providing precise and long-range object detection capabilities. The company went public in December 2020 through a merger with Gores Metropoulos, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), and is listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LAZR."