Hesai, a Chinese lidar company, highlights its partnership with Mercedes-Benz as a key milestone as it discusses recent performance. David Li, Hesai’s co-founder and CEO, says the agreement is expected to move into production and support scaling across multiple Mercedes-Benz models. Hesai also links the partnership to its broader demand outlook, stating that lidar sensors are increasingly being adopted in other areas, including humanoid robotics, which it views as supporting long-term growth. In a separate company statement released in connection with its Q1 2026 earnings disclosure, Hesai says it is a strategic lidar partner and a confirmed supplier for Mercedes-Benz L3-enabled models. The statements position the Mercedes-Benz deal as moving from partnership arrangements toward implementation for vehicle programs that rely on lidar-equipped driver-assistance or automated driving features. Across the sources, the main focus is the Mercedes-Benz collaboration, the expected transition into production, and Hesai’s intent to expand use of its sensors beyond automotive applications.