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Ouster went public via a SPAC merger in 2021, coinciding with the peak and decline of SPAC popularity. The company's execution and unprofitability may influence investor sentiment and risk tolerance. Its recent move into developing its custom-built hardware should double its total addressable market.
Ouster delivered a strong Q3 with 41% revenue growth, beating estimates, yet shares dipped due to broader market weakness. The Physical AI company is benefiting from its focus on non-automotive LiDAR markets, with major customers like Serve Tech. scaling orders and significant untapped demand. Ouster still hasn't seen 10% of customers enter production-scale mode, hinting at substantial growth ahead.
| Automobile Components Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Charles Angus Pacala CEO | NASDAQ (NGS) Exchange | 68989M103 CUSIP |
| US Country | 292 Employees | - Last Dividend | 21 Apr 2023 Last Split | 9 Oct 2020 IPO Date |
Ouster, Inc. is a leading provider of lidar sensors catering to a diverse range of industries including automotive, industrial, robotics, and smart infrastructure across the Americas, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. With its headquarters based in San Francisco, California, Ouster is dedicated to advancing the field of lidar technology through its innovative product lineup. The company's mission is to deliver high-quality, reliable lidar solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and performance for its clients' diverse applications.
Ouster offers advanced lidar sensors that provide high-resolution imaging for various applications, utilizing both scanning and solid-state technologies. These digital lidar sensors are designed for precision, durability, and versatility, meeting the needs of a wide array of environments and tasks.
Complementing its digital offerings, Ouster’s analog lidar sensors are engineered for those requiring reliable performance in traditional lidar applications. These sensors offer a balance of quality and cost-effectiveness, suitable for various industrial and automotive applications.
The company not only specializes in hardware but also provides comprehensive software solutions that accompany its lidar sensors. These solutions are tailored to optimize the performance and integration of sensors into clients' systems, ensuring seamless operation and data analysis.
This scanning sensor is part of Ouster’s core product line, offering high-quality data collection and environmental mapping capabilities. The Ouster Sensor is designed for flexibility, catering to a wide range of industries and applications from automotive to smart infrastructure.
A solid-state flash sensor that delivers dependable, high-performance imaging without the moving parts found in traditional scanning sensors. The Digital Flash is ideal for applications requiring compact, durable solutions with consistent output.
Ouster’s surround-view lidar sensors, including Ouster Gemini and Blue City, offer comprehensive perception solutions. These are designed for advanced applications in smart infrastructure, providing 360-degree visibility for traffic operations, planning, and safety.