AEye is a provider of active lidar sensing systems designed for autonomous vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems, and non-automotive applications in rail, aerospace, defense, and smart infrastructure. The company develops software-defined, adaptive lidar sensors built on proprietary solid-state technology featuring a bistatic architecture, 1550nm fiber laser wavelength, and deterministic edge AI processing that deliver long-range detection, high resolution, and over-the-air reconfigurability. AEye monetizes its technology through partnerships with automotive Tier 1 suppliers who handle manufacturing and OEM delivery in exchange for per-unit royalties, while pursuing direct sales and system integrator channels in non-automotive sectors such as rail, construction, and defense where development cycles are shorter and customers often fund initial programs.