"Blacklisted" But Not Barred: Why US Companies Keep Using Chinese Lidar The security risks associated with integrating Chinese made lidar sensors into US autonomous systems are well documented.
Despite these concerns, companies like Nvidia and Amazon continue to partner with suppliers that have been blacklisted by the US Department of Defense.
Hesai Technology, a Shanghai based lidar manufacturer accused of being a national security threat, has its sensors integrated into several autonomous systems.