Introducing InnovizSMARTer: Combining Scalable, Cost-Effective LiDAR with Edge Compute Platform for Smart Infrastructure Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano

Rhea-AI Summary

Innoviz (NASDAQ: INVZ) announced InnovizSMARTer, an integrated LiDAR plus edge compute solution built with NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano that enables real-time 3D perception at the far edge.

The compact solution compresses LiDAR data by 1 to 2 orders of magnitude, reducing the need for fiber and centralized processing, and supports Wi‑Fi, LTE and 5G for wireless deployments across smart cities, mobility, perimeter security and infrastructure projects. The cloud-connected architecture enables remote monitoring, digital‑twin workflows, faster installations and lower upfront costs. Innoviz will demonstrate InnovizSMARTer live at CES 2026, booth #7318 (Jan 6–9, 2026).

Key Figures

Data reduction 1 to 2 orders of magnitude InnovizSMARTer reduction in data transmission requirements

CES booth #7318 CES 2026 exhibition location for live InnovizSMARTer demo

CES 2026 dates January 6th–9th Consumer Electronics Show 2026 in Las Vegas

Market Reality Check

$1.21 Last Close

Volume Volume 12,744,898 vs 20-day average 5,408,043, indicating elevated trading interest ahead of this news. high

Technical Price at 1.23, trading below 200-day MA of 1.36, despite the sharp single-day gain.

Peers on Argus

While INVZ is up 27.58%, key peers in Auto Parts show more modest moves, such as SES +8.67%, SLDP +5.54%, and HLLY, MLR, MPAA all under 2% gains, pointing to a stock-specific reaction.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 23	Product launch	Positive	-7.8%	Launch of InnovizThree slimmer, lower-power LiDAR with cost reductions.
Dec 17	Trade show plans	Neutral	-5.0%	Announcement of CES 2026 participation and multiple LiDAR demos.
Dec 02	Commercial partnership	Positive	+2.5%	Selection as short-range LiDAR supplier for Level 4 autonomous trucks.
Nov 12	Earnings update	Positive	-5.0%	Q3 2025 revenue growth, reduced expenses, and reiterated 2025 targets.
Oct 22	Earnings call notice	Neutral	-4.8%	Scheduling of Q3 2025 earnings release and investor conference call.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive or neutral news (product launches, CES, partnership, earnings) often saw muted or negative next-day moves, suggesting a history of selling into good news.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Innoviz reported rising revenue and commercial progress in Q3 2025, including $15.3M quarterly revenue and $42.4M year-to-date sales, plus lower operating expenses. It announced selection by Daimler Truck and Torc Robotics for Level 4 trucks on Dec 2, 2025, then unveiled the slimmer, lower-power InnovizThree on Dec 23, 2025 and detailed CES 2026 plans. Those product and CES updates previously coincided with share price declines, making today’s strong upside reaction to another NVIDIA-linked LiDAR solution a contrast to prior patterns.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights a LiDAR-plus-edge-compute solution using NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano to enable real-time 3D perception with significantly reduced data transmission, reportedly cutting requirements by 1 to 2 orders of magnitude. It targets smart cities, mobility, and security deployments and will be demonstrated at CES 2026 (booth #7318). In context of recent product launches and commercial wins, investors may watch for concrete deployment wins and revenue contributions from these smart-infrastructure offerings.

Key Terms

lidar technical

"InnovizSMARTer LiDAR with NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano."

Lidar, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a technology that uses laser beams to create detailed, three-dimensional maps of the environment. It works like a sophisticated eye that measures distances by bouncing light off objects, helping machines see and understand their surroundings. For investors, lidar is important because it enables advancements in autonomous vehicles, robotics, and mapping, which can drive innovation and growth in related industries.

edge compute technical

"Combining Scalable, Cost-Effective LiDAR with Edge Compute Platform"

Edge compute means processing data on devices or local servers close to where the data is created instead of sending it to a distant central data center. For investors, it matters because it can reduce delays, lower ongoing network costs, and enable new products or services (like real-time sensors or video analytics) that can boost revenue or cut expenses; think of it as putting a small, fast workshop next to a factory rather than shipping parts back and forth to a distant warehouse.

gpu technical

"The compact form factor and high GPU efficiency of NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano"

A GPU (graphics processing unit) is a specialized computer chip designed to handle many calculations at once, originally for rendering images and video but now widely used for tasks like artificial intelligence, data analysis and high-performance computing. Investors watch GPU demand and prices because strong sales often signal growth for chip makers and their customers, affect profit margins and capital spending, and can forecast wider trends in gaming, AI adoption and cloud services.

wi-fi technical

"The solution supports Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G, as well as other wireless networks"

Wireless networking technology that lets devices connect to the internet and each other without cables, acting like an invisible bridge between phones, computers, sensors and routers. Investors care because Wi‑Fi influences how products and services are used, how much equipment and infrastructure companies must build or upgrade, and where revenue or costs may shift — stronger or wider Wi‑Fi can boost customer engagement, enable new services, and create security and regulatory risks that affect valuations.

5g technical

"The solution supports Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G, as well as other wireless networks"

5G is the fifth generation of wireless technology that provides faster internet connections, lower latency, and greater capacity than previous networks. It enables quicker downloads, smoother streaming, and more reliable connections for devices. For investors, 5G represents a significant upgrade in technology infrastructure that can drive growth in related industries such as smartphones, smart cities, and the Internet of Things.

digital twin technical

"Cloud-based for remote monitoring and digital twin applications."

A digital twin is a live virtual replica of a physical asset, process, or system that mirrors real-world behavior using data and models so users can test changes, predict problems, and measure performance without touching the real thing. For investors, digital twins matter because they can lower maintenance costs, speed product development, improve uptime and reliability, and make future cash flows and risks easier to forecast — like using a flight simulator to safely train and tune a real airplane.

edge ai technical

"showing real-time edge AI processing."

Edge AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that process data directly on local devices or nearby servers rather than sending information to distant data centers. This allows for faster decision-making and real-time responses, similar to how a home security camera can instantly detect motion without needing to connect to a remote server. For investors, edge AI represents a growing trend toward more efficient, responsive technology that can create new opportunities across various industries.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

• One-Box Solution - simplifies sensor integration, streamlining packaging, faster deployment and cost saving
  
  
• Combining on-device processing with cloud-based AI applications to enable scalable wireless LiDAR deployments over constrained networks
  
  
• Unlocking new business growth potential with new addressable industries
  
  
• The solution will be demonstrated live at CES 2026, booth #7318

TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Innoviz Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: INVZ), a leading supplier of high-performance LiDAR solutions, announced today the integration of its InnovizSMARTer LiDAR with NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano. The new solution delivers a complete far edge solution for real-time 3D perception, enabling wireless deployment of LiDAR sensors in bandwidth-constrained environments while significantly reducing the centralized processing cost.

The integration with NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano addresses a major barrier in smart infrastructure. High-performing LiDAR sensors generate gigabits per second of raw data, which is impractical for wireless or cloud-based systems. The compact form factor and high GPU efficiency of NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano makes it an ideal selection for edge-processing and real-time compression. InnovizSMARTer reduces data transmission requirements by 1 to 2 orders of magnitude, eliminating the requirement for costly fiber infrastructure and enabling flexible, scalable deployments. The solution supports Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G, as well as other wireless networks, making high-performance 3D perception possible in multiple markets and use cases, including smart cities, mobility, perimeter security, and more.

With a cost-effective, cloud-connected solution, InnovizSMARTer, integrated with NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano simplifies installations, allowing customers to deploy more sensors, faster, and in more locations. This is expected to dramatically shorten project timelines and lowers upfront investment, making advanced 3D perception accessible to a wider range of customers and use cases. The cloud-based architecture is designed to allow customers to monitor, manage, and scale their projects remotely, supporting rapid expansion across cities, campuses, and enterprises worldwide.

"This collaboration with NVIDIA demonstrates our commitment to making advanced LiDAR technology accessible and scalable," said Omer Keilaf, CEO and Founder of Innoviz Technologies. "By combining our LiDAR with NVIDIA AI infrastructure, we're expecting to open new opportunities for urban mobility, security, and intelligent infrastructure, while reducing deployment costs and complexity."

Customer Benefits:

• Real-time, high-resolution 3D sensing with edge compression - no need for high-power compute or fiber connectivity.
• Cloud-based for remote monitoring and digital twin applications.
• Wireless-first architecture for rapid, cost-effective deployments.
• Flexible, interoperable design for a wide range of infrastructure projects.

Live InnovizSMARTer Demonstration at CES 2026

Innoviz is participating in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, taking place from January 6^th – 9^th in Las Vegas, Nevada. As part of the live demonstrations at the booth, visitors will be able to explore Innoviz's LiDAR solutions that are purpose-built for smart applications, integrating NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano and showing real-time edge AI processing.

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 InnovizSMARTer, 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 U.S., Europe, and Asia, Innoviz serves automotive OEMs, system integrators and commercial enterprises worldwide. For more information, visit innoviz.tech.

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Forward Looking Statements  

This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the services offered by Innoviz, the anticipated technological capability of Innoviz's products, the markets in which Innoviz operates, Innoviz's projected future operational and financial results. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. 

Many factors could cause actual future events, and in the case of our forward-looking revenues, actual orders or actual payments, to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this announcement including but not limited to, the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, the ability to convert design wins into definitive orders and the magnitude of such orders, the ability to identify and realize additional opportunities, potential changes and developments in the highly competitive LiDAR technology and related industries, and our expectations regarding the impact of the evolving conflict in Israel to our ongoing operations. The foregoing list is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider such risk and the other risks and uncertainties described in Innoviz's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 12, 2025 and in other documents filed by Innoviz from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Innoviz assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Innoviz gives no assurance that it will achieve its expectations. 

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FAQ

What is InnovizSMARTer and which stock ticker does it relate to?

InnovizSMARTer is a LiDAR plus edge compute solution from Innoviz (INVZ) integrating NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano for real-time 3D perception.

How much does InnovizSMARTer reduce LiDAR data for wireless use?

InnovizSMARTer reduces data transmission requirements by 1 to 2 orders of magnitude, enabling wireless deployments without fiber.

Which networks does InnovizSMARTer support for wireless LiDAR deployments?

The solution supports Wi‑Fi, LTE and 5G, plus other wireless networks for bandwidth‑constrained environments.

When and where will Innoviz demonstrate InnovizSMARTer (INVZ)?

Innoviz will demonstrate InnovizSMARTer at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, booth #7318, from January 6–9, 2026.

What customer benefits does Innoviz say InnovizSMARTer provides for INVZ shareholders?

The company highlights faster installations, lower upfront costs, cloud-based remote monitoring, and scalable deployments across cities and campuses.