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MicroVision starts commercial production of its MOVIA Pro lidar

MicroVision has begun shipping its MOVIA Pro short-range lidar for industrial, infrastructure and autonomous uses, according to Reuters. Orders are now open.

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what happened

MicroVision has announced the start of commercial production of its MOVIA Pro lidar, according to Reuters. The short-range sensor is already shipping to customers, and the product is available for orders.

The key difference is that data processing happens directly on the sensor, with software producing object-level information without external computing hardware. The lidar supports CAN and Ethernet interfaces, and the company says it targets warehouse automation, unmanned aircraft, smart transport and defense systems.

why it matters

For investors this is mainly company-level news: the move to serial output shows MicroVision shifting from prototypes to commercial programs. The lidar market for autonomous systems is competitive, so the revenue effect will depend on actual orders, whose volumes the press release does not disclose.

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  1. MicroVision Begins Commercial Production of MOVIA(TM) Pro to Meet Immediate Customer Demand for Superior Short-Range Sensing and Onboard Perception, Enabling Physical AI at the Edge — Reuters, 23 October 2026 at 00:47 UTC

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