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

MOVIA Pro is now available for customer orders, with manufacturing underway at MicroVision’s Orlando facility.

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MicroVision (NASDAQ: MVIS) has begun commercial production of MOVIA Pro and is shipping its short-range lidar sensors to meet customer demand.

MOVIA Pro combines sensing with onboard perception, processing sensor data directly on the device rather than relying exclusively on external computers. Its open software framework lets customers develop, deploy and update applications on the sensor. MicroVision is targeting aerial systems, intelligent infrastructure, industrial automation, security and defense applications.

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Key Terms

lidar, edge ai, point-cloud data, multi-echo sensing

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lidar technical

"short-range lidar sensor uniquely engineered"

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.

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"supporting AI at the edge"

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.

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"interpret point-cloud data"

A collection of individual points in three-dimensional space, where each point is recorded with coordinates (usually X, Y, Z) and often with extra attributes such as color, intensity or timestamp. Point-cloud data are produced by 3D sensors—for example laser scanners (LiDAR), photogrammetry from overlapping photos, or depth cameras—and are used to represent the shape and position of real-world objects or environments; to turn a point cloud into a usable model it is usually cleaned, aligned (registered), and processed into surfaces or measurements. Because a point cloud is an unstructured set of samples rather than a ready-made mesh or map, its accuracy and usefulness depend on sensor resolution, coverage, and the processing methods applied.

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"Multi-echo sensing enhances perception"

An acquisition technique that captures a sequence of signal 'echoes' from the same excitation or pulse at different delay times; each echo records how the signal decays or changes over time, and the set of echoes is processed together to extract additional information (for example material or tissue relaxation times in MRI, depth or reflectivity in lidar/sonar, or improved noise rejection). It works by repeating readouts after a single excitation so you measure the temporal evolution of the response, and then fit or combine those measurements to separate overlapping signal components or estimate decay-related parameters; the approach increases information content but typically requires more acquisition time and extra processing to handle differing noise and artifact characteristics across echoes.

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Moving beyond prototypes to delivering the highest quality, highest performance short-range lidar sensor with integrated perception, multi-echo sensing, and versatility for demanding, mission-critical applications

ORLANDO, Fla, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ: MVIS), a leader in advanced perception solutions for industrial, security and defense, intelligent infrastructure, and automotive applications, today announced the much-anticipated commercial production launch of MOVIA™ Pro, shipping sensors to meet customer demand. MOVIA Pro is the company’s next-generation short-range lidar sensor uniquely engineered to deliver differentiated sensing performance and onboard perception capabilities, with flexible integration across intelligent infrastructure, unmanned aerial, industrial robotics, and other emerging autonomous applications. 

As the lidar industry transitions toward solid-state architectures that enable cost-effective sensing solutions, MicroVision’s MOVIA Pro is designed to deliver enhanced short-range detection performance for demanding applications. By combining advanced sensing capabilities with onboard perception, MOVIA Pro makes high-performance lidar more accessible across a broader range of autonomous and intelligent systems.  

MOVIA Pro joins the company's broader portfolio of short- and long-range lidar technologies, airborne sensing solutions and advanced perception software, providing customers with configurable solutions for a growing range of operating environments. The launch of MOVIA Pro reinforces MicroVision's transformation into a diversified perception technology company focused on delivering commercially ready solutions for industrial, intelligent infrastructure, security and defense, and emerging autonomous applications.  

"We’re thrilled to meet pent-up customer demand with this production launch of MOVIA Pro,” said Glen DeVos, CEO of MicroVision. “Customers are ready to progress from evaluation of prototypes to launching commercial programs, and we are pleased to support their progression. Our Orlando-based state-of-the-art production facility is manufacturing MOVIA Pro to meet the increasing demand. 

DeVos continued, "With MOVIA Pro, we've combined high-performance sensing with onboard computing, an open software framework and industrial-ready connectivity. This is one device that can sense, perceive, and act, providing customers with a more integrated and adaptable solution." 

One Sensor That Sees, Understands, and Enables Solutions at the Edge 

MOVIA Pro is MicroVision’s production-ready version of MOVIA S, loaded with high-performance features and a differentiation that extends beyond sensing hardware. Built around an integrated processing architecture, MOVIA Pro enables perception software to run directly on the sensor through MicroVision's Open Software Framework. This allows developers and customers to build, deploy, and update applications on the device, rather than relying exclusively on external computing hardware to interpret point-cloud data. The architecture enables MOVIA Pro to generate sensing information, process that information into actionable perception outputs, and communicate results directly to connected systems. 

Key capabilities include: 

• Onboard perception, edge AI, and open software: Processes point-cloud data directly on the sensor to generate object-level information, supporting AI at the edge and reducing reliance on external computing devices. Multi-echo sensing enhances perception by capturing multiple returns from a single emitted pulse, helping detect objects in challenging conditions. An open, Linux-based software framework enables customers to develop, deploy, and update perception applications. 
• Flexible connectivity and industrial integration: Supports CAN, Gigabit and 100Mbit Ethernet, and industrial-ready I/O and connectors to simplify integration with industrial equipment, vehicles, and control systems. 
• Software-defined evolution: Enables capabilities and enhancements through software updates, with a foundation for future-edge computing and AI-ready capabilities. 
  

By combining sensing and perception in a single device, MOVIA Pro is designed to reduce system complexity, cabling and external hardware requirements while supporting more efficient integration, maintenance and future upgrades.  

Movia Pro is MicroVision’s next-generation short-range lidar sensor that delivers integrated perception and multi-echo sensing, built for flexible integration across various commercial applications. 

Purpose-Built for High-Value Commercial Applications 

MOVIA Pro is designed to support a broad range of commercial and defense applications, with MicroVision prioritizing markets where advanced short-range perception can address immediate operational challenges and enable new levels of automation. Its configurable sensing and perception architecture supports applications across: 

• Aerial Systems – Civil and Defense: Supporting navigation, obstacle awareness, mapping, environmental perception and autonomous operations for unmanned platforms, where compact sensing, onboard processing and reliable perception are critical. 
• Intelligent Transportation and Smart Infrastructure: Enabling intelligent intersections, traffic monitoring, automated traffic enforcement, infrastructure surveillance and connected transportation systems through high-resolution sensing, broad field of view, and industrial connectivity. Anonymized sensing capabilities can support monitoring applications where privacy is a consideration.  
• Warehouse and Industrial Automation: Supporting obstacle detection, environmental awareness and automated navigation for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), forklift advanced driver-assistance systems and other intelligent industrial equipment. Continuous near-field coverage, multi-echo capabilities and onboard perception help address dynamic environments where people, equipment and autonomous machines operate in close proximity. 
• Security, Defense, and Emerging Applications: Supporting infrastructure protection, autonomous ground systems, off-road unmanned ground vehicles, marine systems, commercial vehicles and selected automotive applications, including low-speed autonomy, blind-spot detection and off-road assistance.  

Availability and Product Information 

MOVIA Pro is now available for customer orders. For additional product information, visit https://microvision.com/sensors/movia-pro. For inquiries, please contact us here. 

About MicroVision 

MicroVision is defining the next generation of lidar-based perception solutions for industrial, security & defense, infrastructure, and automotive markets. As the industry moves beyond proof of concept toward value, deployment, and commercialization, MicroVision delivers integrated hardware and software solutions designed for real-world performance, automotive-grade reliability, and economic scalability. With engineering centers in the U.S. and Germany, MicroVision leads the industry in depth and breadth of its portfolio, with both short- and long-range lidar solutions, featuring solid-state sensors, advanced sensor architectures, design-to-cost engineering, and open software solutions. 

For more information, visit the company's website at www.microvision.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/microvisioninc, and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/microvision/. 

MicroVision, MicroVision HALO, IRIS, MOVIA, MOSAIK, and SENTINEL are trademarks of MicroVision, Inc., and SCANTINEL is a trademark of Scantinel GmbH, in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 

Investor Relations Contact 

Jeff Christensen 

Darrow Associates Investor Relations 

MVIS@darrowir.com 

Media Contact 

Heidi Davidson - For MicroVision 

heidi@galvanizeworldwide.com 

(914) 441-6862 

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Has MicroVision started shipping MOVIA Pro sensors?

MicroVision has begun commercial production and is shipping MOVIA Pro sensors to meet customer demand. The short-range lidar sensor is also available for customer orders.