MicroVision's IRIS Lidar Selected for Advanced Autonomous Defense Vehicles

MicroVision, Inc., a leader in advanced perception solutions for industrial, security and defense, and automotive applications, has announced that its IRIS long-range lidar sensor has been selected for integration into advanced autonomous ground vehicle systems for defense applications. This selection comes after a thorough evaluation of the technology for applications requiring high-performance perception and reliable environmental awareness in complex and demanding operating environments.

The customer, a leading developer of off-road autonomous ground capabilities, is designing vehicles to operate in some of the most challenging terrain and mission-critical environments. The IRIS sensor, which combines long-range detection, high-resolution perception, and a compact architecture, is well-suited to these demanding conditions. Additionally, the sensor's solid-state design ensures reliable performance in off-road conditions, and its 1550 nm wavelength makes it invisible to night vision goggles, a crucial feature for combat operations.

Glen DeVos, Chief Executive Officer of MicroVision, stated, "Being selected for integration into advanced autonomous ground vehicle applications represents an important validation of IRIS and its capabilities in demanding defense environments. This customer is advancing the capabilities of autonomous ground systems for some of the most challenging operating environments. IRIS was engineered to deliver the range, precision, and reliability required for sophisticated autonomous systems, and we believe those capabilities are particularly well-suited to the requirements of mission-critical ground autonomy."

The selection of IRIS builds on MicroVision's expanding presence in the security & defense market, where lidar can provide critical perception capabilities for autonomous vehicles, robotics, perimeter security, and other applications operating in environments where accuracy, range, and reliability are essential. MicroVision continues to pursue opportunities across its three strategic markets, industrial, security & defense, and automotive, leveraging a portfolio of complementary lidar technologies designed to address perception requirements from short-range sensing through long-range detection.

The IRIS sensor is part of MicroVision's broader portfolio, which includes both short- and long-range lidar solutions, featuring solid-state sensors with varying wavelengths, advanced sensor architectures, design-to-cost engineering, and open software solutions. The company's commitment to delivering integrated hardware and software solutions designed for real-world performance, automotive-grade reliability, and economic scalability positions it as a leader in the industry.