- Magna invests in Innoviz Technologies Ltd. to expand existing
collaboration with solid-state LiDAR technology innovator
- Incorporation of Innoviz's LiDAR technology enhances Magna's
Level 3/4/5 autonomous driving sensor solutions
- Investment demonstrates Magna's commitment to continue
investing in leading edge automotive technologies
AURORA, ON, Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - Magna has
recently made a strategic investment to expand its existing
collaboration with Innoviz Technologies Ltd., a pioneer in
solid-state LiDAR technology. Magna started collaborating with
Innoviz in December 2016.
Magna has been steadily expanding its overall suite of sensor
technologies and features that enable Level 3/4/5 autonomous
driving capabilities.
"As a market leader in advanced driver-assistance systems, Magna
continues to accelerate our development and investments in
industry-leading technologies to enable future mobility systems,"
said Swamy Kotagiri, Magna's Chief
Technology Officer. "Solid-state LiDAR is a crucial piece of the
puzzle as we integrate multiple technologies that position us as
the go-to supplier to meet and exceed our customers' autonomous
needs."
Innoviz's solid-state LiDAR can provide high-definition, 3D,
real-time images of the vehicle's surroundings regardless of
changing light and weather conditions. It can be easily integrated
into any vehicle at significantly reduced cost compared to
commercially available LiDAR technologies with comparable
performance.
"With its renowned expertise, advanced product offering and
strong market position, Magna has proven itself as a pioneer in the
field of autonomous driving, and we are honored to work with the
Magna team to help bring smarter and safer LiDAR technology to
market," said Omer Keilaf, co-founder and CEO of Innoviz. "This
strategic investment affirms that our groundbreaking LiDAR
technology lives up to the high standards Magna has set for safety
and performance, and if it can adhere to Magna's standards it can
become the industry standard as well."
Magna will demonstrate its autonomous driving enabling
technologies, including Innoviz's solid-state LiDAR technology, at
the upcoming 2017 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany, Hall 8, booth D34.
TAGS
Autonomous, self-driving, sensors, level four, level 4, LiDAR
ABOUT MAGNA
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 327 manufacturing
operations and 100 product development, engineering and sales
centres in 29 countries. We have over 161,000 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, active driver assistance, vision,
closure and roof systems. We also have electronic and software
capabilities across many of these areas. Our common shares
trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MG) and the New York Stock
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ABOUT INNOVIZ TECHNOLOGIES
Innoviz develops cutting-edge LiDAR remote sensing solutions to
enable the mass commercialization of autonomous vehicles. The
company's LiDAR products, InnovizOne™ and InnovizPro™, offer
solid-state design that uses Proprietary technology to deliver
superiorperformance at the cost and size required for mass market
adoption. Headquartered in Israel,
the company was founded in January
2016 by former members of the elite technological unit of
the Israeli Defense Forces with renowned expertise in the fields of
electro-optics, computer vision, MEMS design and signal
processing. Innoviz is backed by strategic partners and top-tier
investors. For more information, visit www.innoviz.tech.
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