Hesai and Grab Partner Exclusively to Accelerate Lidar Deployment in Southeast Asia's AI Robotics Boom

Hesai Technology, a leading China-based lidar provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Singapore's superapp Grab, designating Grab as the exclusive distributor of Hesai's lidar products across Southeast Asia.

Under this agreement, Grab will manage sales, customer support, and marketing for Hesai’s high-quality sensors, leveraging its vast regional networks.

Boosting Lidar Access Amid Regional AI Surge

This collaboration enables faster access to reliable lidar technology for industries like robotics and autonomous systems.

Southeast Asia faces an unprecedented demand boom for AI-powered automation in manufacturing, mobility, and logistics sectors.

Hesai, holding the top global market share in automotive lidar, ADAS, and autonomous mobility, supplies mature, precise sensing solutions.

Transformative Impact on Embodied AI and Robotics

The partnership advances Physical and Embodied AI, empowering machines to navigate complex urban environments safely.

It ensures a stable lidar supply for Grab’s own autonomous mobility and mapping initiatives while scaling 3D intelligence regionally.

Anthony Tan, Grab's Group CEO and Co-founder, highlighted how this provides the essential 'eyes' for robotics to see and operate across industries.

David Li, Hesai's CEO and Co-founder, noted lidar's core role in robot perception, accelerating large-scale adoption in Southeast Asia's manufacturing and logistics.

Historically, lidar has evolved from validation phases to commercial deployment, with this alliance poised to drive future widespread integration and innovation.