Innoviz Technologies announced that its off‑the‑shelf InnovizSMART LiDAR system has been installed at several critical‑infrastructure and municipal sites throughout Israel, with the first units deployed in late November 2025 and the rollout completed by early February 2026. The announcement, made on February 11 2026, marks the company’s first large‑scale deployment of the sensor outside the United States.
The InnovizSMART sensor delivers a 450‑meter detection range and a scan rate of over one million points per second, while its automotive‑grade design ensures reliable operation in dust, rain, and extreme temperatures. The system is PoE‑enabled for simple installation and is engineered to capture spatial data without recording personally identifying information, addressing privacy concerns in public‑sector deployments.
This deployment signals a strategic pivot for Innoviz toward higher‑margin non‑automotive revenue. By demonstrating the sensor’s performance in demanding environments such as power plants and transportation hubs, the company is validating its smart‑infrastructure platform and positioning itself to capture a growing share of the projected $1.95 trillion smart‑city and robotics market expected by 2032.
CEO Omer Keilaf emphasized the significance of the rollout: “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.” The statement underscores the company’s confidence in the sensor’s scalability and its readiness to serve critical‑infrastructure clients.
Innoviz’s partnership with Israeli infrastructure operators is not new; the company previously collaborated with Drive Group on a bridge‑collision‑detection system across Israel’s highways. The current deployment builds on that experience, extending the technology’s reach into municipal and utility sites and reinforcing Innoviz’s reputation as a leader in solid‑state LiDAR solutions.
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