Innoviz Technologies has launched an ultra long-range LiDAR able to detect objects at up to one kilometre. The InnovizTwo Ultra Long-Range (ULR) LiDAR is designed for “infrastructure-scale” applications, including smart city applications, robotaxis, heavy trucks, and wide-area security. The new system is designed to facilitate the creation of real-time urban digital twins.

The new LiDAR features a 120-degree by 24-degree field of view and a point-cloud resolution of up to 667 points per degree. For smart city deployments, the unit includes Power over Ethernet (PoE) connectivity, allowing data and power to be delivered via a single cable.

The system is engineered to identify small hazards at high speeds, providing autonomous vehicles and heavy trucks with the necessary time for safe braking. Beyond transport, the technology is intended for use in airport runway safety, port automation, and the creation of real-time digital twins for urban management.

“Physical AI systems require precise, real-time 3D understanding of the world, not probabilistic inference alone,” said Omer Keilaf, CEO and Co-Founder of Innoviz. He stated that the sensor performs reliably in harsh conditions, including dust, rain, and extreme temperatures.

The sensor captures spatial data without identifying personal characteristics, which the company says supports privacy-sensitive deployments in public spaces. The ULR variant is manufactured using the same production tools as the standard InnovizTwo sensor.