# Ouster > Ouster (NYSE: OUST) is a unified platform for physical AI, combining digital lidar sensors, stereo cameras (Stereolabs), AI compute, and perception software into a single sensing and intelligence stack. Its OS-series and REV8 lidar sensors, ZED cameras, and software including Ouster Gemini and BlueCity power autonomous vehicles, robotics, industrial automation, and smart infrastructure. ## Products - [OS1 Max](https://ouster.com/products/hardware/os1-max): Ouster's longest-range digital lidar sensor, built for autonomous vehicles and large-area mapping. - [OS1](https://ouster.com/products/hardware/os1-lidar-sensor): Mid-range, high-resolution lidar sensor for robotics, mapping, and industrial sensing. - [OS0](https://ouster.com/products/hardware/os0-lidar-sensor): Ultra-wide field-of-view lidar sensor for near-field and safety applications. - [OSDome](https://ouster.com/products/hardware/osdome-lidar-sensor): 360-degree dome-format lidar sensor for compact, all-around coverage. ## Software - [Ouster Gemini](https://ouster.com/products/software/gemini): AI perception software for real-time traffic, safety, and infrastructure analytics. - [BlueCity](https://ouster.com/products/software/bluecity): Smart-city traffic and mobility analytics platform built on lidar data. - [Ouster Studio](https://ouster.com/products/software/ouster-studio): Visualization and configuration software for Ouster lidar sensors. ## Specs & Comparisons - [OS Sensor Overview](https://ouster.com/os-overview): Side-by-side comparison of Ouster's full OS-series sensor lineup and specifications. - [REV8](https://ouster.com/rev8): Ouster's current sensor generation: colorized, ruggedized point cloud data. - [REV7](https://ouster.com/rev7): Previous-generation Ouster sensor hardware platform and specifications. ## Industries - [Industrial](https://ouster.com/industries/industrial): Lidar solutions for industrial automation and heavy machinery. - [Traffic and ITS](https://ouster.com/products/software/bluecity): Ouster BlueCity: lidar-based traffic monitoring, road safety, and V2X for intelligent transportation systems. - [Robotics and Drones](https://ouster.com/industries/robotics-and-drones): Lidar solutions for autonomous mobile robots and drones. - [Security](https://ouster.com/industries/security): Lidar solutions for perimeter security and surveillance. - [Automotive](https://ouster.com/industries/automotive): Lidar solutions for autonomous vehicles and ADAS. - [Crowd Analytics](https://ouster.com/industries/crowd-analytics): Lidar-based crowd counting and analytics for public spaces and events. ## Insights - [What is Lidar?](https://ouster.com/insights/what-is-lidar): Foundational explainer on how lidar sensing works. - [How Multi-Beam Flash Lidar Works](https://ouster.com/insights/blog/how-multi-beam-flash-lidar-works): Technical deep-dive on Ouster's digital flash lidar architecture. - [Introducing Ouster Gemini](https://ouster.com/insights/blog/introducing-ouster-gemini): Background on the Ouster Gemini perception software launch. - [Introducing the REV8 OS Family](https://ouster.com/insights/blog/introducing-rev8-os-family): Overview of the REV8 sensor generation, the world's first native color lidar. - [Lidar as a Camera](https://ouster.com/insights/blog/the-camera-is-in-the-lidar): How digital lidar's imaging capabilities extend into computer vision applications. - [2026 ITS Trends: 3D Spatial AI & Proactive Road Safety](https://ouster.com/insights/blog/2026-its-trends): Forward-looking analysis of 3D spatial AI and lidar's role in connected transportation infrastructure. - [ITS World Congress 2025: Ouster BlueCity in Action](https://ouster.com/insights/blog/its-world-congress-2025-ouster-bluecity-in-action): Field report on BlueCity deployments and V2X demonstrations at ITS World Congress 2025. - [Object Detection and Tracking with the Ouster Python SDK](https://ouster.com/insights/blog/object-detection-and-tracking-using-deep-learning-and-ouster-python-sdk): Developer tutorial using the Ouster Python SDK for real-time object detection and tracking. - [Buy American and Buy America Certified Lidar Sensors](https://ouster.com/insights/blog/introducing-buy-american-and-buy-america-certified-lidar-sensors): Which Ouster sensors carry Buy America(n) certification for US federal procurement. - [Avikus — Case Study](https://ouster.com/insights/case-studies/avikus): Autonomous marine navigation using Ouster lidar. - [Flyability — Case Study](https://ouster.com/insights/case-studies/flyability): Indoor drone inspection using Ouster lidar. - [Outrider — Case Study](https://ouster.com/insights/case-studies/outrider): Autonomous yard trucks using Ouster lidar for industrial logistics. - [Balyo — Case Study](https://ouster.com/insights/case-studies/balyo): Autonomous forklifts and industrial material handling using Ouster lidar. - [Utah DOT — Case Study](https://ouster.com/insights/case-studies/its-utah-dot-lidar-traffic-installation): Statewide BlueCity deployment across 100+ intersections for VRU safety and mobility analytics. - [Chattanooga City — Case Study](https://ouster.com/insights/case-studies/its-chattanooga-lidar-traffic-installation): Largest lidar-based traffic safety deployment in the US, spanning 120+ intersections. - [SafeHaus — Case Study](https://ouster.com/insights/case-studies/safehaus-lidar-crowd-analytics): Ouster Gemini used for festival crowd safety with sub-100 ms alerts. - [Webinar: An Introduction to Ouster and Digital Lidar](https://ouster.com/insights/webinars/an-introduction-to-ouster-and-digital-lidar): Overview webinar introducing Ouster's digital lidar technology. - [Webinar: Unleashing the Power of ROS 2](https://ouster.com/insights/webinars/unleashing-the-power-of-ros2): How-to webinar for using the Ouster ROS 2 driver with lidar applications. - [Webinar: Deep Dive into Lidar SLAM](https://ouster.com/insights/webinars/deep-dive-into-lidar-slam): Technical webinar on SLAM techniques using Ouster lidar data. - [Webinar: Developing with the Ouster Python SDK](https://ouster.com/insights/webinars/developing-with-the-ouster-python-sdk): Getting started with the Ouster Python SDK for sensor data processing. - [Webinar: Scaling Lidar for Statewide Mobility & VRU Safety in Utah](https://ouster.com/insights/webinars/scaling-lidar-for-statewide-mobility-vru-safety): Utah DOT, Econolite, and Ouster on statewide lidar deployment for pedestrian and road safety. - [Webinar: Rewriting the Playbook — Chattanooga Traffic Management](https://ouster.com/insights/webinars/rewriting-the-playbook-how-chattanooga-is-redefining-traffic-management-with-3d-digital-lidar): Case study deep-dive on Chattanooga's BlueCity deployment. - [Forterra — Case Study](https://ouster.com/insights/case-studies/forterra): Autonomous vehicle technology for the US Department of Defense. - [Microavia — Case Study](https://ouster.com/insights/case-studies/microavia): Autonomous self-charging drones for ski resort snow management and avalanche detection. - [Mine Vision Systems — Case Study](https://ouster.com/insights/case-studies/mine-vision-systems): Underground mine mapping and operational planning using Ouster lidar. - [Open Space & Avanti West Coast Rail (UK) — Case Study](https://ouster.com/insights/case-studies/open-space-and-avanti-west-coast-rail-uk): UK rail station management and passenger analytics. - [Webinar: Strengthen Your Physical Security](https://ouster.com/insights/webinars/genetec-ouster-security-webinar): Physical security trends and technology, with Genetec and Ouster. - [Webinar: Ouster Gemini Launch](https://ouster.com/insights/webinars/ouster-gemini-perception-webinar): Platform overview covering Gemini's detection accuracy, zone configuration, and integration. ## Developer Resources - [Downloads](https://ouster.com/downloads): Firmware, SDK, and software downloads for Ouster products. - [Ouster SDK Documentation](https://docs.ouster.com/sdk-docs/): Full API reference and usage guides for the Ouster Python and C++ SDK. - [Ouster Sensor Documentation](https://docs.ouster.com/sensor-docs/): Firmware and sensor documentation covering the HTTP/TCP/UDP API endpoints, data formats, and configuration options exposed by Ouster lidar sensors. - [ouster-sdk (GitHub)](https://github.com/ouster-lidar/ouster-sdk): Open-source SDK code and examples for Ouster sensors. - [ouster-ros (GitHub)](https://github.com/ouster-lidar/ouster-ros): Official ROS/ROS 2 driver for Ouster lidar sensors. - [ouster-sdk (PyPI)](https://pypi.org/project/ouster-sdk): Python package for the Ouster SDK, installable via pip. - [Community Forum](https://community.ouster.com/): Developer support, integration questions, and community discussion. ## Optional - [About Us](https://ouster.com/company/about-us): Mission, values, and company overview. - [Careers](https://ouster.com/company/careers): Open roles across hardware, software, and business. - [Contact Us](https://ouster.com/company/contact-us): Sales enquiries and general contact. - [How to Buy](https://ouster.com/how-to-buy): Where and how to purchase Ouster sensors. - [Distribution Partners](https://ouster.com/distribution-partners): Global lidar distributor network across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. - [Software Integration Partners](https://ouster.com/software-integration-partners): BlueCity-certified software integration partners. - [Ouster + Stereolabs](https://ouster.com/ouster-x-stereolabs): Details on the Stereolabs acquisition and combined OS sensor + ZED camera offering. - [Privacy Policy](https://ouster.com/privacy-policy): Ouster's privacy policy. - [Terms of Use](https://ouster.com/terms-of-use): Terms governing use of the Ouster website. - [Investor Relations](https://investors.ouster.com/): Financial reports, SEC filings, and press releases for Ouster (NYSE: OUST). - [Support](https://support.ouster.com/): Customer support portal and knowledge base.