NVIDIA and MicroVision Collaborate on Lidar Solutions for Automakers

MicroVision's MOVIA Lidar system is now supported on NVIDIA's DRIVE AGX platform, enabling automotive OEMs to integrate perception-enhanced lidar solutions into their autonomous vehicle systems. The integration aims to advance ADAS and autonomy solutions with cost-efficient solid-state lidar innovations. MicroVision's MOVIA L and MOVIA S sensors are designed for commercial trucking and high-volume automotive industries, respectively.

Title: MicroVision Integrates MOVIA Lidar with NVIDIA DRIVE AGX to Enhance Automotive ADAS and Autonomy Solutions

MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ: MVIS), a leader in advanced perception solutions for autonomy and mobility, has announced a significant milestone in its technology integration efforts. The company's MOVIA™ lidar system is now supported on the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform, a high-performance AI computing system designed for autonomous driving applications. This integration aims to accelerate the adoption of perception-enhanced lidar technology in the automotive industry.

The NVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform is renowned for its scalability, energy efficiency, and ability to handle complex workloads required for autonomous vehicles. By integrating MicroVision's MOVIA lidar system via a plugin driver, automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can now access rich, processed point cloud data directly from the lidar sensor. This integration reduces the need for additional computing resources and simplifies system architecture, enabling faster deployment of lidar solutions in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and full autonomy platforms [1].

MicroVision's MOVIA L and MOVIA S sensors are specifically designed for commercial trucking and high-volume automotive applications, respectively. The MOVIA L sensor is a fully industrialized, solid-state solution tailored for commercial trucking fleets, while the MOVIA S sensor is expected to deliver high performance at a competitive price point, targeting mass-market vehicles. The company views this collaboration with NVIDIA as a strategic move to accelerate its entry into the global automotive market while continuing to explore broader industrial applications for its perception technology [2].

The integration with NVIDIA DRIVE AGX is expected to significantly enhance MicroVision's market position and accelerate the adoption of its perception technology in the automotive sector. By leveraging NVIDIA's established technology ecosystem, MicroVision has lowered the barrier to adoption for its perception technology, which is crucial for automotive OEMs that prefer technologies that work within their established ecosystems [3].

The stock market's reaction to the announcement was mixed, with MicroVision's stock (MVIS) 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]. This strategic move positions MicroVision to play a crucial role in advancing ADAS and autonomy solutions for automotive OEMs, as the autonomous driving market continues to evolve.

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/
[3] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/MVIS/micro-vision-movia-lidar-now-supported-on-nvidia-drive-agx-enabling-e732a9l46exy.html