Baraja

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Baraja builds Spectrum-Scan LiDAR systems using prism-based, wavelength-shifting optics with a single slow-moving head, fiber-linked protected lasers/receivers, software-configurable scans, and rugged vehicle deployments.

Mission

Baraja develops Spectrum-Scan™ LiDAR that uses prism-like optics for solid-state scanning, producing high-quality point clouds for perception in autonomous systems. The sensors are engineered for long-term reliability, resolution and range to support Level 4 autonomy. Baraja positions its technology for harsh environments—tested on dirt roads and arctic tundra—and claims higher tolerance to heat, shock and vibration than legacy systems. The company targets use cases in vehicles and mission-critical equipment where robustness and range matter. Oshkosh Corporation invested in Baraja as part of a broader capital raise to support development of advanced LiDAR technology and to participate in the development process. Baraja’s future plans in the article focus on continued product development and commercialization to enable active safety and autonomy features. Baraja builds Spectrum‑Scan lidar that uses a prism to direct different wavelengths of laser light, allowing simpler, more rugged heads with only one slowly moving part. The architecture hides sensitive lasers and receivers in the body and connects to the optical head via fiber, enabling multi‑year deployments in harsh conditions (units have operated in Australian desert mines for two years). The company reports having revenue and real‑world customers, and has secured partnerships with firms including Hitachi Construction Machinery and a major Australian port. R&D remains central: near‑term plans include offering an integrated “one‑box” system and a longer‑term roadmap to move from bulk optics to photonics and chip‑scale implementations. Management emphasizes operating as a business with customer support, installation and warranty operations alongside continued product development. Baraja develops a novel Spectrum-Scan LiDAR that uses prism-like optics and shifting wavelengths to create software-defined, reconfigurable sensing for self-driving vehicles. Its LiDAR dispenses with spinning lasers and lets perception software change scan resolution in response to the environment. The company says its approach improves scalability, reliability, vehicle integration and overall performance versus incumbent LiDAR technologies. Baraja has pursued mature manufacturing practices, attained ISO 9001 certification, and works with leading autonomous-technology companies. It plans to use new funding to scale production, hire talent, and accelerate integration of its sensors into vehicles. Baraja is headquartered in Sydney with offices in San Francisco and Shanghai and reports about 90 employees.

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