Aeva and NVIDIA to Integrate 4D LiDAR as Reference Sensor within the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion Platform Ecosystem

Key Terms

4d lidar technical

4D LiDAR is a sensor that maps the shape and position of objects around it (the 3D part) while also capturing motion or timing information (the fourth dimension), so it can tell not just where something is but whether and how fast it’s moving. For investors, this matters because sensors that see movement more clearly can improve safety, enable more advanced driverless vehicles and robots, reduce reliance on expensive complementary sensors, and influence product competitiveness and market adoption.

frequency modulated continuous wave (fmcw) technical

Frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) is a radar technique that sends a steady signal whose pitch (frequency) is swept up and down over time, then measures the shift between sent and returned waves to determine how far away and how fast objects are. Think of it like changing the tone of a whistle and timing echoes to map a room; investors watch FMCW because it underpins low-cost, high-resolution ranging sensors used in autonomous vehicles, drones, industrial safety and consumer electronics, influencing product performance and market demand.

level 3 technical

Level 3 describes the lowest-confidence category in the accounting “fair value” hierarchy, covering assets or liabilities whose prices are not observable in the market and must be estimated using judgment and internal models. For investors, Level 3 items matter because they can introduce greater uncertainty and potential valuation swings—like valuing a unique antique versus checking a price tag on a supermarket shelf—so they signal higher model risk and lower liquidity.

silicon-photonics technical

Silicon-photonics is a technology that uses tiny structures etched into silicon to guide and control light for moving data, similar to how electrical wiring carries electrons but using light beams instead. It matters to investors because it can make data centers, telecom networks, and high-speed equipment faster, cheaper, and more energy-efficient by letting companies mass-produce optical components using standard semiconductor factories — think swapping copper wires for fiber-optic highways built with chipmaking techniques.

lidar-on-chip technical

A lidar-on-chip is a tiny version of a light-based distance sensor built directly onto a semiconductor chip, combining lasers, detectors and control electronics in a single package. For investors it matters because shrinking the sensor into a chip lowers cost, size and power, making it practical to add precise 3D sensing to many mass-market products (cars, drones, phones), which can drive large, recurring hardware and software revenue streams.

NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion Makes Any Vehicle Capable of Level 4 Automated Driving, Enabling Automakers and Developers to Build Safe, Scalable, AI-defined Production Vehicles

Aeva and NVIDIA will Collaborate to Integrate Aeva’s Technology Platform in Hyperion on Production Vehicle Programs, Targeting 2028 Start of Production

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, at CES 2026, Aeva^® (Nasdaq: AEVA), a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, announced that its Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) 4D LiDAR technology has been selected for the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion autonomous vehicle reference platform. The integration marks a significant milestone for Aeva as its role expands as a core LiDAR sensor supplier to global passenger and commercial vehicle OEMs that have selected NVIDIA’s autonomous vehicle architecture.

Aeva and NVIDIA to integrate Aeva's 4D LiDAR as the reference sensor within the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform ecosystem

NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion is an open, modular AV development platform designed to help leading global OEMs and mobility providers bring higher levels of automation to market safely and at scale. It combines a state-of-the-art sensor suite that includes one LiDAR, multiple radars, cameras, ultrasonics and external microphones, together with NVIDIA Drive AGX Thor and NVIDIA DriveOS operating system to enable Level 3 and Level 4 automated driving features.

“As a growing number of leading OEMs build their next-generation software-defined vehicles on the NVIDIA DRIVE platform, sensing and perception technology becomes a foundational requirement for enabling Level 3 and higher automated driving,” said Soroush Salehian, Co-Founder and CEO of Aeva. “We’re honored that Aeva’s 4D LiDAR is the LiDAR sensor for the Hyperion vehicle platform. This represents the strength of our technology, supporting its adoption by a growing list of global OEMs.”

This selection follows Aeva’s global production win with a Top European passenger OEM and establishes Aeva’s growing leadership in the passenger and commercial vehicle OEM markets as a key provider of LiDAR sensing and perception software technology for OEMs globally. Aeva’s 4D LiDAR adds 3D sensing and a unique per-point instant velocity measurement to Hyperion’s perception stack, enabling higher-confidence detection, more stable tracking, and robust long-range performance in both day and night conditions. Built on a silicon-photonics LiDAR-on-Chip architecture, Aeva’s sensors are designed for automotive-grade reliability, high-volume manufacturability, and seamless integration with advanced perception software.

Aeva and NVIDIA will collaborate on integrating Aeva’s technology platform into Hyperion to support production vehicle programs targeted in 2028.

Aeva at CES 2026

Aeva will exhibit its full portfolio of Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) perception platform solutions at booth #6919 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. These solutions enable advanced automation across automotive, robotics, factory automation, and smart infrastructure applications. Aeva’s technology will also be featured in partner exhibits, including LG Innotek at booth #3800 and AGC at booth #6653 in the West Hall. More information regarding Aeva’s CES 2026 presence and activities are available online at: aeva.com/ces.

About Aeva Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEVA)

Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving, manufacturing automation and smart infrastructure, to robotics and consumer devices. Aeva is accelerating autonomy with its groundbreaking perception platform that integrates lidar-on-chip technology, system-on-chip processing, and perception algorithms onto silicon leveraging silicon photonics. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect velocity and position simultaneously, allowing automated devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions. For more information, visit www.aeva.com, or connect with us on X or LinkedIn.

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