- Prototype demo devices unveiled at CES
- High-definition, solid-state LiDAR enables real-time 3D remote
sensing
- Affordable, compact high performance for the mass market
AURORA, ON, Canada and KFAR SABA, Israel, Dec. 20,
2016 /CNW/ - Magna International Inc. and Innoviz
Technologies Ltd. announced today that they are partnering to
deliver LiDAR remote sensing solutions for the implementation of
autonomous driving features and full autonomy in future
vehicles.
Recognizing that LiDAR is imperative for achieving the desired
levels of performance and safety, Magna selected Innoviz's
technology to be integrated into its autonomous driving systems to
provide a complete sensor-fusion solution to automakers.
Innoviz's prototype demo LiDAR devices will be showcased in
Magna's booth at CES 2017, #5936 in the North Hall at the
Las Vegas Convention Center from
January 5-8.
Driven by a unique hardware architecture and innovative software
technologies, Innoviz offers a comprehensive market solution. The
high-definition, solid-state LiDAR enables 3D remote sensing to
produce highly accurate real-time images of the vehicle's
surroundings while meeting automotive standards and significantly
reducing cost and size. Varying from solutions currently on the
market, the Innoviz LiDAR can be seamlessly integrated into any
vehicle and is designed to effectively manage changing light and
weather conditions.
"We are pleased for the opportunity to partner with Innoviz, as
we have confidence in their multi-disciplinary team and this gives
Magna a full suite of sensing systems – camera, ultrasonic, RADAR
fusion, and LiDAR – to complement our autonomous vehicle
capability," said Swamy Kotagiri,
Magna Chief Technology Officer. "Building on our leadership
position in driver assistance, our strong systems knowledge and
complete-vehicle expertise give us the ability to efficiently fuse
various sensors and develop robust systems as vehicles continue to
progress towards full autonomy."
"The integration of LiDAR into driving systems is pivotal to
enabling full autonomy and in ensuring a comprehensive sensing
solution that satisfies the highest safety standards. This
cooperation with Magna affirms Innoviz's breakthrough technology
and product capabilities as well as our ability to adhere to
Magna's high bar on safety requirements," said Omer Keilaf,
Co-Founder and CEO of Innoviz. "We are very proud to partner with
Magna and, building upon Magna's expertise and strong market
position, our partnership will accelerate market adoption of our
best-in-class LiDAR solution."
ABOUT MAGNA
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 312 manufacturing
operations and 98 product development, engineering and sales
centres in 29 countries. We have over 155,000 employees focused on
delivering superior value to our customers through innovative
products and processes, and World Class Manufacturing. We have
complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing expertise,
as well as product capabilities which include body, chassis,
exterior, seating, powertrain, electronic, active driver
assistance, vision, closure and roof systems. Our common shares
trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MG) and the New York Stock
Exchange (MGA). For further information about Magna, visit our
website at www.magna.com.
ABOUT INNOVIZ
Innoviz provides LiDAR remote sensing solutions for fully
autonomous vehicles as well as 3D Computer Vision solutions
including Object Detection, Tracking and Classification and
accurate Mapping and Localization. Innoviz's growing team is
comprised of leading experts in Electro-Optics, Computer Vision,
MEMS design, Digital Signal Processing and more. For more
information about Innoviz, visit our website at
www.innoviz.tech.
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SOURCE Magna International Inc.