Velodyne Lidar (VLDR) 11 May 212021 Q1 Earnings call transcript

Hello, and welcome to the Velodyne Lidar First Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode. [Operator Instructions] After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. [Operator Instructions] Please note, today's event is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to Moriah Shilton. Ms. ahead. go please Shilton,

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