MicroVision IRIS Long-Range Lidar Selected by Overland AI for Its Next-Gen IBEX Autonomous Ground Vehicle
Key Highlights
- ➤MicroVision’s IRIS lidar selected for Overland AI’s next-generation IBEX autonomous ground vehicle
- ➤IBEX carries 2,000 pounds and exceeds 35 mph in full autonomy
- ➤Overland AI became the first ground autonomy company to prime a U.S. military production contract
- ➤IRIS uses 1550 nm wavelength, invisible to night vision goggles in combat environments
- ➤Selection expands MicroVision’s presence in security and defense lidar applications
Expert Statements
Glen DeVos, CEO of MicroVision
“We’re thrilled that IRIS was selected by Overland AI for the newest addition to its industry-leading line of AGVs”
Glen DeVos, CEO of MicroVision
“The selection of IRIS for Overland’s IBEX vehicle underscores the capability and readiness of our sensor to reliably perform in the most challenging defense environments.”
Greg Okopal, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Overland AI
“IRIS supports our mission to advance autonomous ground capabilities with reliable perception technology suited to demanding operational environments.”
Greg Okopal, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Overland AI
“When developing mission-ready technology for harsh environments, the reliability and performance of all system components is critical.”
REDMOND, WA / ACCESS Newswire / October 15, 2026 / MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a leader in advanced perception solutions for industrial, security and defense, and automotive applications, today announced that its IRIS™ long-range lidar sensor has been selected by Overland AI, a leader in autonomous ground systems for defense applications, for integration into its recently launched next-generation fully autonomous ground vehicle, IBEX.
As a leading developer of autonomous ground capabilities built to perform in demanding mission environments, Overland AI's IBEX boasts a payload capacity of 2,000 pounds and can drive at speeds over 35 mph in full autonomy. Overland AI is the first ground autonomy company to prime a production contract for the U.S. military.
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