Innoviz Technologies has developed high-performance solid-state lidar sensors that provide precise 3D mapping for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and industrial automation. Unlike mechanical spinning lidars, Innoviz's solid-state design uses MEMS mirrors and custom silicon to achieve automotive-grade reliability without moving parts. The company was selected by BMW as the lidar supplier for its Level 3+ autonomous vehicles in series production.
Israel's lidar ecosystem includes Innoviz, Opsys Tech (flash lidar), and earlier players like LeddarTech — benefiting from the country's expertise in optics, photonics, and semiconductor design. The military origins of Israeli electro-optical systems (targeting pods, missile seekers, reconnaissance cameras) provide a deep foundation of photonics engineering that translates directly to civilian lidar applications.
Strategically, lidar is a key enabling sensor for autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance, smart infrastructure, and drone navigation. The global lidar market is projected to exceed $6 billion by 2028. Israeli companies are positioned as critical Tier 1 suppliers to automotive OEMs, with design wins from BMW, Volkswagen, and others providing long-term revenue visibility and validating Israel's photonics engineering capabilities.