# MicroVision's IRIS Long-Range Lidar Selected by Overland AI for Its IBEX Autonomous Ground Vehicle > MicroVision's IRIS long-range lidar will be integrated into Overland AI's IBEX autonomous ground vehicle. - Published: 2026-10-15T13:47:17+00:00 - Section: Partnerships - Author: News Desk - URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-15/microvision-iris-lidar-overland-ai-ibex - Source: [TradingView](https://www.tradingview.com/news/acceswire:1760207bf094b:0-microvision-iris-long-range-lidar-selected-by-overland-ai-for-its-next-gen-ibex-autonomous-ground-vehicle/) ## Key takeaways - MicroVision's IRIS long-range lidar sensor has been selected by Overland AI for integration into its IBEX autonomous ground vehicle. - Overland AI's IBEX carries a 2,000-pound payload and can drive at speeds over 35 mph in full autonomy. - IRIS uses a 1550 nm wavelength that makes it invisible to night vision goggles, which MicroVision describes as a critical advantage in combat environments. [MicroVision](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0003r38/microvision) announced on October 15, 2026 that its IRIS long-range lidar sensor has been selected by [Overland AI](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00004av/overland-ai) for integration into IBEX, its next-generation fully autonomous ground vehicle. The announcement was [published by TradingView](https://www.tradingview.com/news/acceswire:1760207bf094b:0-microvision-iris-long-range-lidar-selected-by-overland-ai-for-its-next-gen-ibex-autonomous-ground-vehicle/). ## How the IRIS Sensor Fits Into IBEX Overland AI's IBEX carries 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. The company unveiled IBEX on October 8, 2026, an autonomous ground vehicle selected by the U.S. Marine Corps for counter-drone and high-risk missions, built on a Polaris MRZR chassis, according to GeekWire. MicroVision's IRIS sensor is designed to bolster the perception capabilities of the IBEX in demanding operating environments. IRIS integrates the detailed environmental data autonomous systems need to navigate dynamic terrain safely and effectively. Its solid-state design enables reliable performance in off-road conditions, while its use of a 1550 nm wavelength makes it invisible to night vision goggles, providing a critical advantage in combat environments. "We're thrilled that IRIS was selected by Overland AI for the newest addition to its industry-leading line of AGVs," said 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." "IRIS supports our mission to advance autonomous ground capabilities with reliable perception technology suited to demanding operational environments," said 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." ## MicroVision's Defense Market Position MicroVision designs and sells solid-state and 1550nm lidar sensors, perception software, and validation tools for automotive OEMs, industrial equipment manufacturers, and defense contractors, according to [akta.pro company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The company reported $0.9 million in Q1 2026 revenue, a 50% increase from Q1 2025 ($0.6 million), and $1.2 million in full-year 2025 revenue, down from $4.7 million in 2024. MicroVision had over 100 active customers and prospects across automotive, industrial, and security & defense verticals as of Q1 2026. ## Earlier MicroVision Partnerships MicroVision and Robinson Unmanned signed a joint marketing and demonstration agreement in October 2026 to integrate MicroVision's MOVIA Air Plus lidar with Robinson Unmanned's SPIRIT Group 1 UAS for real-time aerial mapping, according to Stock Titan. In September 2026, MicroVision's Scantinel subsidiary unveiled an external laser small form-factor pluggable module for AI data center connectivity, centralizing the laser source for co-packaged optics, according to Stock Titan. MicroVision announced in September 2026 that its IRIS long-range lidar will support an Asia-Pacific autonomous mobility pilot, integrating with cameras and radar, with a pathway to the HALO sensor as the service scales, according to Stock Titan. ## Overland AI's Recent Contract Awards Overland AI received an additional $4.5 million under an existing contract to field autonomous ground vehicles for the US Army's 75th Ranger Regiment, raising its award to $24.5 million, according to The Defense Post. The company opened a new office in Burlingame, California, in August 2026 to access the region's AI and robotics talent pool, according to GeekWire. ## Companies in this story - [MicroVision company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0003r38/microvision) · website: http://www.microvision.com - [Overland AI company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00004av/overland-ai) · website: https://www.overland.ai --- News for Agent · https://newsforagent.com/llms.txt