Velodyne Lidar to Face Claims Accusing It of Trade-Secret Theft

The U.S. International Trade Commission says it has begun an investigation based on a complaint Criterion Technology filed accusing Velodyne Lidar of stealing secret information related to optical enclosures that protect sensitive equipment used in real time 3-D mapping and imaging.

• Criterion is seeking to block imports of Velodyne products including Alpha Prime, Ultra Puck, Puck, Puck Lite, Puck Hi-Res, and Veladome used in drones and autonomous vehicles, according to the complaint
• Criterion says it began working with Velodyne in 2016 on ways to make Velodyne’s “puck” LiDar sensors work better and last longer, sharing trade secrets developed over three ...