Ouster, Inc. Stock: price and management transactions · United States · SEC (Form 4)

About Ouster, Inc.

Ouster, Inc. is a U.S.-based sensor and software company listed on NASDAQ (United States). For investors, it is best understood as a pure-play lidar company focused on digital, high-resolution 3D sensing for automation. Founded in 2015 by Angus Pacala and Mark Frichtl, Ouster is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Its business model centers on a combination of hardware, embedded software and, increasingly, perception software and AI-enabled sensing capabilities. ([investors.ouster.com](https://investors.ouster.com/news-releases/news-release-details/ouster-leading-provider-high-performance-digital-lidar-sensors?utm_source=openai)) Ouster’s core activity is the design and sale of digital lidar sensors used across industrial automation, robotics, smart infrastructure, security and transportation-related applications. Over time, the company has expanded beyond standalone sensors into higher-value software-driven solutions. Its platform includes Ouster Gemini, a digital lidar perception platform aimed at security, intelligent transportation systems, crowd analytics and logistics, as well as BlueCity, a turnkey traffic-management solution for smart-city use cases. In 2025, Ouster also introduced new on-sensor functionality such as 3D Zone Monitoring on its REV7 products, underscoring the company’s strategy of adding software features to strengthen monetization and customer stickiness. ([investors.ouster.com](https://investors.ouster.com/news-releases/news-release-details/ouster-launches-cloud-portal-ouster-gemini-digital-lidar?utm_source=openai)) From a competitive standpoint, Ouster operates in an emerging but strategically important market where product performance, cost efficiency, reliability and software integration matter as much as sensor resolution. The company emphasizes its proprietary digital lidar architecture and a product portfolio designed for long-, mid- and short-range applications. Its customer base spans several verticals, which broadens opportunity but also means adoption can be uneven across automotive, industrial and robotics markets. ([ouster.com](https://ouster.com/company/about-us?utm_source=openai)) Geographically, Ouster serves a global market. Company disclosures reference expansion across Europe and Asia-Pacific, while its corporate base remains in the United States. That international footprint is important for a supplier selling into industrial, infrastructure and mobility ecosystems that are inherently global in nature. ([investors.ouster.com](https://investors.ouster.com/news-releases/news-release-details/ouster-lidar-announces-global-expansion-european-and-asia?utm_source=openai)) Recent developments have reinforced the growth narrative. In 2025, Ouster announced a supply agreement with Komatsu for autonomous mining equipment, a smart-city initiative with NVIDIA, and Department of Defense approval for certain unmanned-aircraft applications. In February 2026, Ouster completed its acquisition of StereoLabs, expanding its perception stack with stereo vision and software capabilities and positioning the company more explicitly around “Physical AI.” Management also reported first-quarter 2026 results showing a 13th consecutive quarter of product revenue growth, which suggests continued commercial momentum. ([investors.ouster.com](https://investors.ouster.com/news-releases/news-release-details/ouster-supply-lidar-sensors-komatsus-suite-autonomous-offerings?utm_source=openai))