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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)			1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)	Feb. 17, 2022 USD ($)	Aug. 05, 2021 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2017 petition	Sep. 30, 2016 patent	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($) device	Dec. 16, 2021 trade_secret	Sep. 07, 2021 device
Pending Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Liabilities for loss contingencies					$ 800,000
Minimum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Remaining commitment period					1 month
Maximum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Remaining commitment period					1 year
Velodyne vs. David Hall \| Pending Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of devices with copied materials \| device					71		3
Number of misappropriated trade secrets \| trade_secret						2,740
Amount awarded from other party	$ 5,000
Quanergy Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of patents allegedly infringed \| patent				1
Number of claims filed \| petition			2
Former Employee \| Settled Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Amount awarded to other party		$ 800,000