Ouster StereoLabs acquisition creates unified Physical AI sensing platform

On February 9, Ouster, Inc., a leader in sensing and perception for Physical AI, announced the completion of its acquisition of StereoLabs SAS on February 4. The Ouster StereoLabs acquisition significantly expands Ouster’s technology stack, positioning the company to deliver an integrated approach to perception for autonomous and intelligent machines operating in real-world environments.

Ouster StereoLabs acquisition strengthens Physical AI capabilities

With this transaction, Ouster now delivers what it describes as the first unified sensing and perception platform for Physical AI. The combined offering brings together high-performance digital lidar, advanced camera systems, AI compute, sensor fusion, and perception software, supported by cutting-edge AI models designed for scalable deployment.

Unified sensing and perception platform

The integration of technologies is aimed at addressing a key industry challenge: fragmented sensor stacks that increase complexity and cost. By unifying lidar and vision, the platform enables machines to sense, interpret, and act with greater accuracy while reducing development time and operational overhead for customers.

Transaction structure and operational integration

StereoLabs will continue operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Ouster. The acquisition was completed using a combination of approximately USD 35 million in cash and 1.8 million shares. Ouster stated that StereoLabs’ financial performance will be consolidated into its financial statements starting in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.

Leadership perspective on sensor fusion

“The future of autonomy isn't about choosing between vision or lidar, it's about unifying them,” said StereoLabs CEO Cecile Schmollgruber. “By combining StereoLabs' AI vision with Ouster’s digital lidar, we are creating the world's most capable perception platform to directly address customers’ primary sensor fusion requirements and enable machines to sense, think, act, and learn in the physical world."
The combination of the two California-based companies brings together industrial-grade digital lidar and StereoLabs’ ZED camera technology. This integration delivers synchronized and pre-calibrated data out of the box, helping customers streamline development workflows, reduce system costs, and accelerate the transition from prototype to production with consistent technical support across the product lifecycle.