World's smallest and lightest LiDAR sensor AS-DT1
automatica 2025 - Sony presents
At automatica 2025 in Munich (June 24-27, Hall B4, Stand 106), Sony presented the AS-DT1 Miniature LiDAR Depth Sensor to the general public for the first time. The sensor measures just 29 × 29 × 31 mm, weighs only 50 g and offers high-precision distance scanning via dToF technology with a SPAD sensor - indoor range up to 40 m, outdoor range up to 20 m.
Sony AS‑DT1
1. Core features of the AS-DT1
Direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) with SPAD sensor for precise 3D measurements at 30 fps
Accuracy: ± 5 cm at a distance of 10 m, indoors & outdoors
Range: up to 40 m (indoors), 20 m outdoors at 100,000 lux
Robust, lightweight aluminum housing - ideal for drones and mobile robots
2. Application
Logistics & warehouse - autonomous robots recognize even low-contrast objects
Drone inspection - infrastructure, bridges, pipelines with high accuracy
Service robots - in gastronomy or retail
Bridge and building monitoring - can be implemented up to 20 m outdoor
3. Launch & availability
Premiere at automatica 2025 in Munich (June 24-27, Hall B4/106)
Commercial availability expected in October 2025
Why the AS-DT1 is a game changer
| Advantage | Meaning for users |
|---|---|
| Miniature size & weight | Easy integration into drones & mobile machines |
| High range & accuracy | Precise measurement even in poor lighting |
| Robustness & aluminum housing | Reliability in harsh industrial environments |
| Versatile integration | Flexible in robotics, infrastructure, service industry |
Conclusion
The Sony AS-DT1 combines impressive miniaturization with industrial precision. Thanks to dToF technology with SPAD sensor, it provides reliable depth information up to 40 m indoors and up to 20 m outdoors. Its low weight and robust design make it ideal for drones and autonomous systems. The presentation at automatica 2025 in Munich marks the official market launch - series production will begin in early 2026.
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Outlook
The AS-DT1 represents Sony's next evolutionary step in LiDAR technology: more compact, lighter, more precise - with potential for applications ranging from logistics to inspection and robotics. We are excited to see how this sensor will change machine perception.
Further technical details and product information can also be found directly on the official website of Sony Image Sensing Solutions:
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