Swiss autonomous vehicle company Loxo is using solid-state lidar sensors and perception software from Israeli firm Innoviz Technologies for last-kilometre delivery services.

Loxo plans to use InnovizOne lidar to enable autonomy for its delivery vehicles, which allow retailers to transport goods from local distribution hubs to end consumers more efficiently and with fewer emissions.

Innoviz’s planned partnership with Loxo for autonomous delivery services in Switzerland demonstrates the company’s continued global expansion. Following the initial evaluation period, Loxo plans to purchase more InnovizOne lidar units to support its delivery fleet, with pre-sales for the vehicle beginning this year.

“Tested using the most rigorous automotive standards, our InnovizOne lidar sensor is well-equipped to tackle challenging urban environments and make the delivery of goods more convenient, affordable and safe,” said Omer Keilaf, CEO of Innoviz. “In collaboration with Loxo, we look forward to enabling this critical service for users, especially during the busiest delivery days of the year, and revolutionising the local transport of goods across cities worldwide.”

InnovizOne is a solid-state lidar sensor designed for car makers and robotaxi, shuttle and delivery companies requiring an automotive-grade, mass-producible way to achieve autonomy. It is purpose-built to be rugged, affordable, reliable, power-efficient and lightweight, and to integrate seamlessly into levels three to five autonomous vehicle designs, ensuring the safety of passengers and pedestrians alike.

Loxo vehicles equipped with InnovizOne will be designed to meet the demand from the autonomous last-kilometre delivery market, which is projected to grow from $57.67bn in 2021 to $68.95bn by 2028.

“At Loxo, we’re working at the cutting-edge of autonomous delivery vehicles,” said Amin Amini, CEO of Loxo. “As we look forward to deploying on public roads in 2023, we have rigorously selected Innoviz to equip our vehicles with the industry-leading lidar to ensure the highest levels of safety and operational efficiency. InnovizOne is expertly engineered to be compact and seamlessly integrate into our electric vehicle design. It’s accurate and high-performing, ensuring our vehicles navigate complex and obstacle-ridden urban road networks safely.”

Loxo presented its autonomous and zero-emission delivery vehicle use-case with InnovizOne lidar at last week’s CES in Las Vegas.