by ValeoFR
Let cars drive themselves on highways at full speed, and robotaxis scale, with a car-grade 3D sensor that spots small, dark objects far ahead in any light. Valeo argues Level 3 driving can only be achieved with lidar.
Valeo says SCALA 3 equips European and Asian models but names none; on show at Paris in October 2026.
Updated 4d agoChecked 11 Oct1 update this week
Fires infrared laser pulses and times their echoes to build a 3D point cloud of up to 12.5 million points a second across a 120-degree view.
Valeo's algorithms classify objects, find lane markings and small debris, detect rain, spray and blockage, and re-calibrate if knocked out of line.
Built-in heating and a cleaning system keep the window clear; the sensor diagnoses a blocked view and triggers cleaning itself.
| Spec | SCALA 3 lidar | SCALA Gen 2 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range, 10% reflectivity | 200 mR (reported) | — | —no comparable change |
| Range, high reflectivity | 300 mR (reported) | — | —no comparable change |
| Points per second | 12.5 millionR (reported) | 16x fewer (SCALA 2) | ▲ 12,499,984 |
| Field of view (H x V) | 120° x 26°R (reported) | — | —no comparable change |
| Angular resolution | 0.05° x 0.05°R (reported) | — | —no comparable change |
| Frame rate | 10-20 fpsR (reported) | — | —no comparable change |
| Automated driving speed supported | up to 130 km/hR (reported) | — | —no comparable change |
| Size (W x H x D) | 186 x 46 x 128 mmR (reported) | — | —no comparable change |
R reported by the company
| Spec | SCALA 3 lidar | Innoviz Technologies InnovizTwo lidar |
|---|---|---|
| Field of view (H x V) | 120° x 26°R (reported) | 120-125° x 40°R (reported) |
| Frame rate | 10-20 fpsR (reported) | 10, 15 or 20 fpsR (reported) |
R reported by the company
Valeo
Driver-assist sensors, lidar, lighting, EV powertrains
Valeo is a French car-parts supplier founded in 1923, making driver-assist sensors, lighting, thermal and electric powertrain systems. It was the first company to mass-produce a car lidar, from 2017 at Wemding, Germany.
