In a recent announcement, Innoviz Technologies Ltd. disclosed its collaboration with a major automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to enhance the capabilities of its L4 autonomous vehicle. This partnership will involve integrating Innoviz’s new short-range LiDARs into the OEM’s Level 4 autonomous driving platform. It is expected that this collaboration will lead to a series production nomination in the near future, pending agreement of commercial terms.
The new short-range LiDAR is the latest addition to Innoviz’s product platform, joining the InnovizTwo Long-Range and InnovizTwo Slim. With high-resolution detection and over a 90-degree vertical field of view, the short-range design is based on the InnovizTwo Long-Range architecture and has been specifically tailored to meet the demands of light commercial vehicles, shuttles, robotaxis, and trucks. Innoviz has spent the past six months meticulously designing this new phase, ensuring that it aligns with the OEM’s stringent RFQ (Request for Quotation) requirements.
In anticipation of their L4 autonomous vehicles, the OEM plans to integrate multiple short-range LiDARs, further solidifying the partnership and positioning it as a leader in providing a safe and robust autonomous driving experience.
Omer Keilaf, CEO and Co-Founder of Innoviz Technologies, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “This is an exciting moment for Innoviz as we collaborate with a major global OEM on a new product. As the L4 market is starting to ramp-up, we are happy to be able to provide a complete set of solutions to meet the needs of OEMs worldwide and support the acceleration of AV adoption across all sectors.”
Innoviz Technologies is a global leader in LiDAR technology and serves as a Tier 1 supplier to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. Their mission is to contribute towards the realization of safe autonomous vehicles on the world’s roads. Pioneering cutting-edge LiDAR and perception software, Innoviz’s technology “sees” better than a human driver, offering enhanced safety and performance in the automotive industry. Operating across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Innoviz has garnered recognition from premium car brands for use in consumer vehicles, as well as from other commercial and industrial leaders for a wide range of use cases.
For further information, a visit to innoviz.tech.com can provide a comprehensive insight into Innoviz’s innovative work.
In conclusion, the collaboration between Innoviz Technologies and the major automotive OEM marks a significant step forward in the development of L4 autonomous vehicles. As the market for autonomous vehicles continues to expand, partnerships such as these are essential in providing the technological infrastructure necessary for a safe and successful adoption of autonomous driving across various sectors.