Ouster, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of digital LiDAR sensors, acquired French AI-powered vision and perception solutions provider StereoLabs SAS on February 4, 2026, according to a statement released by both companies.
The acquisition unites Ouster’s high-resolution digital LiDAR technology with StereoLabs’ 3D vision capabilities, creating what the companies describe as the “first unified reference platform for Physical AI.” This platform integrates LiDAR, cameras, AI compute, sensor fusion, perception software, and in-house AI models.
Founded in 2010, StereoLabs developed high-quality 3D vision solutions for robotics, industrial applications, and smart infrastructure. The company’s origins trace back to research at the Institut d’Optique in Paris, initially focused on stabilizing 3D surgery videos. StereoLabs later gained prominence for its function stabilizing footage for James Cameron’s film Avatar, becoming a leader in 3D image processing for cinema.
Karista, a venture capital firm, initially invested in StereoLabs at the seed stage and has now realized a return of more than 15x on its investment through the sale to Ouster. Karista supported StereoLabs through its technological development, industrial scaling, and international expansion. The firm’s Managing Partner, Yvan-Michel Ehkirch, stated the transaction exemplifies their investment strategy of backing “exceptional founders capable of building a differentiated technology.”
Ouster anticipates the acquisition will accelerate its commercial expansion and broaden its total addressable market to approximately $130 billion. Key growth areas include humanoid robotics, industrial automation, and visual inspection systems. StereoLabs will continue to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Ouster, with its 50 employees remaining based in Paris, France.
A&O Shearman advised StereoLabs on the transaction.
