Arteris Technology Adopted by Li Auto for Intelligent Vehicles
Rhea-AI Summary
Arteris (Nasdaq:AIP) announced that its FlexNoC 5 network-on-chip IP and Magillem SoC integration software power Li Auto’s proprietary autonomous driving SoCs in the new L9 Livis flagship SUV.
The SoC delivers 2,560 TOPS of compute, using a 5 nm process to integrate CPUs, GPUs, AI accelerators, sensor interfaces, and functional safety features for current and future Li Auto intelligent vehicles.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
Positive
- Arteris FlexNoC 5 and Magillem adopted in Li Auto autonomous driving SoCs
- Deployed in Li Auto L9 Livis SUV delivering 2,560 TOPS compute
- Supports Li Auto current and future smart vehicles, including derivative SoC designs
- Implemented on advanced 5 nm node with optimized performance, power, and area
- Enables integration of CPUs, GPUs, AI accelerators, sensors, and safety functions
Negative
- None.
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Market Reality Check
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AIP fell 1.25% with multiple semiconductor peers also down (e.g., WOLF -6.08%, CEVA -4.35%, NVTS -3.39%, IMOS -3.29%). Sector data flag a broader move lower, not an AIP-specific dislocation.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12 | Q1 results, guidance | Positive | +9.6% | Strong Q1 revenue growth, higher ACV and updated 2026 guidance with cash-flow focus. |
| Apr 30 | Innovation award | Positive | +7.1% | Cycuity Radix wins Bronze Stevie Award for Technology Innovation of the Year. |
| Apr 22 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | +0.7% | Announcement of date and time for Q1 2026 earnings release and conference call. |
| Apr 21 | AI partnership | Positive | +4.2% | Collaboration with MIPS to integrate Arteris IP into RISC-V platforms for physical AI. |
| Mar 25 | Innovation ranking | Positive | +9.6% | Named #4 in North America on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026 list. |
Recent AIP news—especially growth, awards, and partnerships—has often been followed by positive 24h price reactions.
Over the last few months, Arteris has reported strong Q1 2026 growth, with revenue of $22.9M and record ACV plus royalties of $92.8M, alongside updated full-year guidance. The company has highlighted recognition for technology innovation and inclusion in Fast Company’s list of Most Innovative Companies, plus an AI-focused partnership with MIPS. This Li Auto deployment extends that trajectory in automotive and physical AI, reinforcing prior themes of design wins and ecosystem partnerships.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective S-3 shelf filed on 2026-02-12 registers up to 985,675 shares for resale by Cycuity-related selling stockholders, and the company will not receive proceeds from these secondary sales. No 424B usage has been recorded to date.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights deployment of Arteris’ FlexNoC 5 and Magillem IP in Li Auto’s L9 Livis SUV, enabling an in-house autonomous driving SoC with 2,560 TOPS of compute on a 5 nm node. It extends prior momentum in automotive and physical AI following Q1 2026 growth and recent partnerships. Investors may watch for additional design wins, how this scales across Li Auto platforms, and any updates in future earnings or regulatory filings.
Key Terms
network-on-chip (noc) technical
systems-on-chip (socs) technical
extended-range electric vehicles (erevs) technical
battery electric vehicles (bevs) technical
advanced driver assistance systems (adas) technical
autonomous driving soc technical
ai accelerators technical
5 nm process node technical
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
Arteris FlexNoC network-on-chip (NoC) IP and Magillem software successfully deployed in the Li Auto L9 Livis high-tech flagship SUV via its proprietary autonomous driving systems-on-chip (SoCs)
CAMPBELL, Calif., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arteris, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIP), a leading provider of semiconductor technology for accelerating innovation in the AI era, today announced that its system IP technology has been deployed by Li Auto Inc., a leader in the China new energy vehicle (NEV) market. Arteris technology is supporting the underlying AI compute data movement and integration automation for Li Auto’s current and future smart vehicles, starting with its proprietary SoCs used in the all-new L9 Livis high-tech SUV.
Li Auto is known for its rapid innovation in extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and smart vehicle platforms, integrating advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), high-performance compute, and immersive in-vehicle experiences. This includes the successful in-house development of the autonomous driving SoC, which provides the L9 Livis SUV with the computing power of 2,560 trillion operations per second (TOPS) to effectively perform AI computational tasks for autonomous vehicles.
For the development of the SoC, Li Auto used Arteris FlexNoC 5 NoC interconnect IP and Magillem SoC integration automation software to meet the high-performance compute needs, energy efficiency targets, and the highest functional safety requirements. Li Auto engineers leveraged Arteris technology to help ensure efficient AI data movement within the SoC. This was achieved by quickly exploring and implementing optimized interconnect architectures that balance performance, power, and area (PPA), while also accelerating time to production for both this implementation and future derivative designs.
“Li Auto is committed to delivering intelligent vehicles that seamlessly integrate advanced AI, safety, and user experience, and Arteris plays a key role in that strategy,” said Luo Min, Head of Computing Unit at Li Auto. “We chose Arteris for our SoC development to help us meet the high functional, performance, and safety requirements for autonomous driving chips and to ensure a great user experience in our smart vehicles. Arteris not only solved our technical challenges, but also, with its expertise and collaborative approach, is supporting our future vision of intelligent systems."
Leveraging the Arteris physical awareness capabilities of FlexNoC 5 silicon IP, Li Auto quickly converged on optimal architecture in the 5 nm process node, while reducing design risk and improving system-level efficiency. The solution supported the integration of diverse processing elements, including CPUs, GPUs, AI accelerators, sensor interfaces, and functional safety capabilities, helping to ensure predictable performance across increasingly complex workloads.
“Automotive innovation is being driven by a fundamental shift toward centralized compute and AI-defined functionality, and we are pleased to see our technology deployed in this vehicle and next generation of Li Auto vehicles,” said K. Charles Janac, president and CEO of Arteris. “Its choice to work with Arteris to ensure optimized compute for their vehicles reflects the growing importance of silicon data movement as a critical factor meeting the performance, power, safety and security requirements of today’s physical AI systems. Together, we are enabling the next generation of intelligent vehicle platforms and the L9 Livis SUV is a prime example.”
Arteris products are used in systems ranging from AI data centers to edge AI devices and physical AI systems, including autonomous vehicles. Learn more about Arteris’ automotive solutions at arteris.com/automotive.
Learn more about the Li Auto L9 Livis at: https://www.lixiang.com/L9.
About Arteris
Arteris is a leading provider of semiconductor technology that accelerates the creation of high-performance, power-efficient silicon with built-in safety, reliability, and security. Innovative Arteris products are designed to optimize data movement and help ease complexity in the modern AI era with network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect intellectual property (IP), system-on-chip (SoC) software for integration automation and hardware security assurance. All are used by the world’s top technology companies to improve overall performance and engineering productivity, reduce risk, lower costs, and bring cutting-edge designs to market faster. Learn more at arteris.com.
About Li Auto
Li Auto Inc. is a leader in China’s new energy vehicle market. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. Its mission is: Be Proactive, Change the World (主动积极, 改变世界). Through innovations in product, technology, and business model, it provides families with safe, convenient, and comfortable products and services. Li Auto is a pioneer in successfully commercializing extended-range electric vehicles in China. While firmly advancing along this technological route, it builds platforms for battery electric vehicles in parallel. The company leverages technology to create value for users. It concentrates its in-house development efforts on proprietary range extension systems, innovative electric vehicle technologies, and smart vehicle solutions. The company started volume production in November 2019. Its current model lineup includes a high-tech flagship family MPV, four Li L series extended-range electric SUVs, and two Li i series battery electric SUVs. The company will continue to expand its product lineup to target a broader user base. Learn more at www.liauto.com.
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