Luminar Technologies is an autonomous vehicle sensor and software company. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Luminar Technologies develops and manufactures LiDAR sensors and perception software for autonomous vehicles. The company's sensors use laser beams to create a 3D map of the vehicle's surroundings, allowing the vehicle to navigate safely and avoid obstacles. Luminar Technologies has partnerships with several major automakers and is expected to begin production of its sensors in 2022.