MicroVision's MOVIA Lidar System Now Compatible with NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Platform

MicroVision announced its MOVIA lidar system is now supported on NVIDIA's DRIVE AGX platform, enabling seamless utilization by automotive customers of MicroVision's perception-enhanced lidar solutions. The NVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform is a scalable and energy-efficient AI computing platform designed to process complex workloads required for autonomous driving. This collaboration enables customers to develop and produce functionally safe AI-powered vehicles.

MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ: MVIS), a leading provider of advanced perception solutions, has announced that its MOVIA™ lidar system is now supported on the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform. This integration enables automotive customers to seamlessly utilize MicroVision's perception-enhanced lidar solutions, accelerating the development and production of functionally safe AI-powered vehicles.

The NVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform is a scalable and energy-efficient AI computing system designed to handle the complex workloads required for autonomous vehicles. By integrating MicroVision's MOVIA lidar system via a plugin driver, the platform allows automotive OEMs and partners to access rich, processed point cloud data directly from the lidar sensor, reducing the need for additional computing resources and simplifying system architecture.

Glen DeVos, MicroVision's Chief Technology Officer, highlighted the cost efficiency and onboard perception capabilities of the MOVIA sensors, positioning them as highly competitive in commercial trucking and high-volume automotive applications. The MOVIA L sensor, designed specifically for commercial trucking fleets, and the upcoming MOVIA S sensor, targeting mass-market vehicles, are expected to deliver high performance at a very competitive price.

This collaboration is a significant step for MicroVision, as it accelerates the company's entry into the global automotive market while continuing to explore broader industrial applications for its perception technology. The announcement had a mixed impact on MicroVision's stock, experiencing a brief uptick before declining on the day of the announcement. Despite this, the stock has gained 16% year-to-date and close to 30% in the last three months [2].

MicroVision's strategic move to integrate with the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform positions the company to play a crucial role in advancing ADAS and autonomy solutions for automotive OEMs. As the autonomous driving market continues to evolve, MicroVision's focus on cost-efficient, perception-enhanced lidar technology could prove to be a significant advantage in capturing market share in both the commercial trucking and high-volume automotive segments.

References:
[1] https://ir.microvision.com/news/press-releases/detail/426/microvision-movia-lidar-now-supported-on-nvidia-drive-agx
[2] https://theoutpost.ai/news-story/micro-vision-s-movia-lidar-system-now-supported-on-nvidia-drive-agx-platform-18311/