Innoviz launches InnovizThree LiDAR with lower cost and slimmer design

Innoviz Technologies has unveiled InnovizThree, the latest addition to its automotive-grade LiDAR portfolio, marking what the company describes as a major step forward in performance, efficiency, and cost. The new sensor builds on the company’s InnovizTwo platform while significantly reducing size, weight, and price.

For eeNews Europe readers following the evolution of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving, InnovizThree is notable for addressing two long-standing barriers to LiDAR adoption: system cost and vehicle integration constraints. According to the release, the new platform is designed to make high-performance LiDAR more viable for large-scale automotive deployment, while also opening opportunities beyond passenger vehicles.

Designed for automotive integration and scale

InnovizThree has been engineered with slimmer dimensions and lower power consumption, enabling more flexible installation options for OEMs. According to the company, the sensor weighs just 600 grams and features significantly reduced lateral dimensions compared with its predecessor. This allows it to be integrated behind the windshield, in the roof interior or within the front grille, offering automakers greater freedom in vehicle design.

The reduced form factor is also intended to support non-automotive applications. Innoviz notes that the dimensions are suitable for AI-enhanced platforms such as humanoid robots, micro-robotics systems and drones, extending the addressable market for the sensor technology.

In terms of electrical and thermal considerations, InnovizThree offers multiple operational modes, the company indicates. These include a low-power mode consuming 13 W, which, according to the release, supports behind-the-windshield installation without causing cabin noise disturbance – a practical consideration for premium vehicle interiors.

Performance gains at a lower price point

Beyond mechanical and power improvements, InnovizThree delivers enhanced sensing capabilities. The company states that the new LiDAR achieves detection ranges beyond 250 meters, supporting long-distance accuracy and high-resolution perception required for advanced autonomous functions.

Crucially for automotive programs operating under strict cost targets, Innoviz says InnovizThree is priced more than 35% lower than InnovizTwo, while still improving performance. The company positions this cost reduction as a key enabler for scaling LiDAR across entire vehicle fleets, rather than limiting deployment to high-end models.

According to the release, InnovizThree is designed to meet automotive-grade reliability requirements and to support the next generation of autonomous systems with improved speed, safety and operational effectiveness.