Innoviz partners with Daimler Truck and Torc to integrate its InnovizTwo LiDAR into series-production autonomous trucks for regional and highway use.
Innoviz LiDAR To Be Integrated into Daimler Truck’s Freightliner Cascadia
Innoviz Technologies, a manufacturer of high-performance LiDAR sensors and perception software, has been selected by Daimler Truck and its autonomous-driving subsidiary Torc Robotics to supply short-range LiDAR sensors for series-production Level 4 autonomous Class 8 trucks.
Under this agreement, Innoviz will provide its InnovizTwo short-range LiDAR units and work jointly with Daimler Truck and Torc to adapt the technology for commercial freight applications.
Daimler Truck and Torc plan to integrate the LiDAR sensors into the autonomous Freightliner Cascadia, which will utilise Torc’s virtual driver software and a sensor suite combining LiDAR, radar, and cameras. The multi-layered system enables safe operation on highways and regional routes in North America.
Omer Keilaf, CEO and Co-Founder of Innoviz, said his company’s sensors meet the durability and requirements for commercial autonomous trucking.
“The trucking industry demands LiDAR sensors that can perform reliably in the most challenging conditions while delivering the precision and range needed for safe autonomous operation. Our InnovizTwo sensors have demonstrated compliance with these stringent requirements, and we’re excited to support Daimler Truck and Torc in bringing this transformative technology to market,” Keilaf said.
“This partnership with Daimler Truck and Torc represents a significant validation of our technology and our position in the autonomous trucking market,” he added.
Rakesh Aneja, Head of Corporate Development at Daimler Truck North America, described choosing the right LiDAR partner as a fundamental piece of the company’s automation effort.
“Innoviz’s proven track record in automotive-grade LiDAR sensors makes them an ideal partner as we advance toward series production. This collaboration brings us closer to delivering autonomous trucks that will reshape the logistics industry,” Aneja said.
Meanwhile, Torc’s Head of Engineering, Mike Avitabile, commented that Innoviz’s LiDAR would enhance the system his company had developed.
“Integrating Innoviz’s technology into our self-driving vehicle software solution enhances our system’s ability to detect, classify, and track objects in real time across diverse road and weather conditions. Innoviz’s sensors deliver the consistency and durability required for commercial operation, while supporting the redundancy needed for safe Level 4 autonomy,” Avitabile noted.
Daimler Truck and Torc view autonomous freight vehicles as a means to enhance fleet efficiency and road safety. Initial deployment will focus on hub-to-hub operations across North America’s logistics corridors.
