Innoviz Technologies Announces InnovizSMART is Now Available to Order with Short Lead Times and Enhanced Production
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Innoviz Technologies (NASDAQ: INVZ) announced general availability of InnovizSMART, an off-the-shelf automotive-grade LiDAR for smart infrastructure now available to order with short lead times and ramping to full industrialization.
Key attributes highlighted include true long-range detection up to 450 meters, blockage resilience to dust/debris/extreme temperatures, uniform resolution across the field of view, PoE-enabled connectivity for fast pole or traffic-light deployment, and privacy-conscious spatial sensing. An upgraded model, InnovizSMARTer powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano, is expected in Q2 2026.
Positive
- General availability: InnovizSMART now orderable with short lead times
- Designed for 24/7 outdoor use with automotive-grade durability
- Long-range detection of up to 450 meters
- PoE-enabled connectivity for easy deployment on existing poles
- Privacy-conscious design capturing spatial data without personal identification
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- Enhanced model InnovizSMARTer availability is only expected in Q2 2026
News Market Reaction – INVZ
On the day this news was published, INVZ gained 0.96%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. This price movement added approximately $2M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $217M at that time.
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Several auto parts peers were also weak: SES -12.5%, SLDP -6.09%, MPAA -0.93%, while HLLY (-0.49%) and MLR (+0.07%) were closer to flat, suggesting broader sector pressure alongside INVZ’s -5.45% move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20 | CEO shareholder letter | Positive | -2.8% | CEO highlighted strong 2025 guidance, CES traction, and new production ramps. |
| Jan 07 | AI partnership | Positive | -5.1% | MoU with Vueron to integrate Innoviz LiDAR data into VueX AI platform. |
| Jan 06 | Product launch | Positive | -4.1% | Launch of InnovizSMARTer LiDAR plus edge compute solution for smart infrastructure. |
| Jan 06 | Product launch | Positive | -4.1% | Announcement of InnovizThree colored 3D LiDAR and RGB camera module. |
| Dec 23 | Product launch | Positive | -7.8% | Unveiling of slimmer, lower-power InnovizThree with longer range and cost reduction. |
Recent product and partnership announcements with seemingly positive tone have been followed by negative 24-hour price reactions.
Over the past months, Innoviz has focused on expanding its LiDAR portfolio and smart infrastructure presence. A CEO letter on Jan 20, 2026 highlighted $50–60M 2025 revenue guidance and Daimler Truck Level 4 selection, yet shares fell 2.75%. CES 2026 launches such as InnovizSMARTer and InnovizThree on Jan 6, 2026 and the Dec 23, 2025 InnovizThree unveiling all saw post-news declines between 4.07% and 7.83%, indicating a pattern of selling into news.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlighted the general availability of InnovizSMART, an off-the-shelf LiDAR with up to 450 meter detection, low power use, and simplified deployment for smart infrastructure. It followed a series of product and partnership updates, including guidance of $50–60M 2025 revenue and multiple CES 2026 launches. Key factors to watch include actual order volumes, adoption across perimeter security and traffic management, and integration of the upcoming InnovizSMARTer platform in Q2 2026.
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InnovizSMART's off-the-shelf high performance LiDAR solution brings Innoviz's proven 3D sensing technology to smart infrastructure applications and is now available for order
InnovizSMART includes an array of out-of-the-box deployment capabilities such as high-resolution 3D point cloud for accurate detection at long distances, low power consumption, and simplified installation requirements, suitable for an easy deployment in applications such as perimeter security, traffic management, robotics, aerial and more. InnovizSMART is now ramping to full industrialization, enabling partners worldwide to deploy a proven, off-the-shelf automotive-grade sensor with short lead times. InnovizSMART's production capacity is designed to fulfill current and projected customer demand.
"The general availability of InnovizSMART marks a major milestone in our smart infrastructure strategy," said Omer Keilaf, CEO and Founder of Innoviz. "Customers can now procure a durable, reliable automotive-grade LiDAR with short lead times and no customization required. InnovizSMART is designed for 24/7 performance in harsh outdoor conditions and integrates seamlessly into existing infrastructure — delivering proven, reliable LiDAR performance for a wide range of smart applications."
InnovizSMART key features include:
- True long-range detection of up to 450 meters, with accurate identification of pedestrians and vehicles even at extended distances.
- Blockage resilience to dust, debris, and extreme temperatures.
- Uniform resolution across the field of view, enabling consistent tracking performance across wide intersections or corridors.
- PoE-enabled connectivity, allowing for fast deployment on existing poles or traffic light infrastructure using standard Ethernet.
- Privacy-conscious by design: InnovizSMART captures spatial data without identifying personal characteristics, offering cities a reliable tool for improving safety and efficiency while upholding privacy standards.
In addition, InnovizSMARTer, powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano, is expected to be available in Q2 2026, further expanding Innoviz's portfolio of smart infrastructure solutions. For more information about InnovizSMART Long-Range, email: sales@innoviz-tech.com.
About Innoviz
Innoviz is a global leader in LiDAR technology, serving as a Tier 1 supplier to the world's leading automotive manufacturers and working towards a future with safe autonomous vehicles on the world's roads. As a Tier-1 supplier to leading automotive manufacturers, Innoviz has proven its technology in the most demanding environments. Through InnovizSMART, Innoviz now delivers this same performance in an off-the-shelf solution for security, intelligent traffic management, mobility, robotics, and aerial applications.
Innoviz's LiDAR sensors provide industry-leading range, resolution, and reliability, delivering accurate 3D sensing in all weather conditions, day or night. Operating across the
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