• 18 Apr, 2025

Sony Electronics Announces the World's Smallest and Lightest[1] Miniature Precision LiDAR Depth Sensor

Sony Electronics Announces the World's Smallest and Lightest[1] Miniature Precision LiDAR Depth Sensor

AS-DT1 'Direct Time of Flight' LiDAR Depth Sensor Provides Precision Measurement Accuracy, Distance Resolution, and Measuring Range

SAN DIEGO, April 11, 2025 -- Sony Electronics Inc. is announcing commercialization of the AS-DT1 LiDAR Depth Sensor. The AS-DT1 is the world's smallest and lightest LiDAR Depth Sensor structure measuring just 29mm x 29mm x 31mm (approximately 1.14 inch width x 1.14 inch height x 1.22 inch depth), excluding protrusions, and weighing only 50g (approximately 1.76 ounces). The AS-DT1 leverages miniaturization and optical lens technologies from Sony's machine vision industrial cameras making it ideal for applications where space and weight constraints are paramount, including drones, robotics, and more.

Sony's AS-DT1 is the world's smallest and lightest miniature precision LiDAR Depth Sensor, ideal for drones & robotics.

The AS-DT1 utilizes 'Direct Time of Flight (dToF)' LiDAR technology2, which delivers fast and accurate measurement, distance resolution3, and measuring range. The proprietary dToF ranging module, equipped with a Single

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