Ouster (NYSE:OUST) (NYSE:OUST) is a technology company specializing in high-resolution digital lidar sensors and software. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ouster develops and manufactures lidar solutions designed to enable precise three-dimensional sensing for a variety of industries. Its digital lidar architecture leverages complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) technology to produce compact, cost-effective sensors with high performance and reliability.
The company’s product portfolio includes the OS series of lidar sensors, which deliver scalable resolution and range capabilities to accommodate diverse deployment requirements. These sensors feature multi-beam architectures, high frame rates, and low power consumption, making them suitable for integration into autonomous vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), robotics, drones, smart infrastructure and industrial automation platforms. Ouster also offers software tools and development kits to streamline system integration and enable customers to accelerate product development.
Ouster serves a global customer base, with direct operations and partnerships across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its sensors are employed in urban mapping and surveying projects, warehouse automation, security and perimeter monitoring applications, as well as road infrastructure analysis. Through collaborations with automotive suppliers, robotics manufacturers, and government agencies, Ouster’s technology helps advance the adoption of autonomy and smart sensing in multiple end markets.
Since its inception, Ouster has grown through strategic product launches and research initiatives aimed at improving sensor performance and affordability. Co-founded by CEO Angus Pacala and CTO Mark Frichtl, the company emphasizes innovation in both hardware and software. Ouster’s leadership team brings expertise in photonics, semiconductor engineering and systems integration, positioning the company to address evolving requirements in the autonomous sensing landscape.
