Ouster, Inc. OUST

Company Overview

Ouster, Inc. is a U.S.-based lidar technology company that develops high-resolution digital lidar sensors, perception software, and related solutions for industrial automation, robotics, intelligent transportation systems, and automotive applications. The company operates within the broader sensing, autonomy, and advanced mobility industries, with products designed to enable machines and vehicles to perceive and navigate physical environments. Ouster’s primary revenue drivers include sales of lidar sensors, software-enabled perception products, and integrated sensing solutions for commercial and industrial customers.

The company’s core product portfolio includes its digital lidar sensors built on semiconductor-based architectures, as well as software platforms supporting object detection, spatial awareness, and traffic intelligence. Ouster serves customers in sectors such as smart infrastructure, warehouse automation, mining, robotics, security, and autonomous systems. The company positions itself through its digital lidar architecture, which emphasizes scalability, lower manufacturing complexity, and software-defined performance compared with certain traditional analog lidar systems. Ouster was founded in 2015 and became publicly traded through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company in 2021. In 2023, the company completed its merger with Velodyne Lidar, consolidating two major lidar manufacturers and expanding its intellectual property portfolio and customer base.