MicroVision Partners with FieldAI to Bring Autonomous Robotics to Demanding Defense Markets
Redmond, Monday, 2 November 2026.
MicroVision has expanded its strategic collaboration with heavily funded FieldAI to deploy advanced laser-mapping sensors into high-stakes government and defense robotics operating in GPS-denied environments.
Strategic Expansion in High-Stakes Autonomous Systems
On November 1, 2026, MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ: MVIS), a leader in lidar-based perception solutions, announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with FieldAI to integrate advanced sensing technologies into autonomous robotic systems for government and industrial applications [1]. The collaboration, which now spans multi-domain defense and industrial programs, focuses on deploying hardware-software perception stacks optimized for GPS-denied environments—critical for operations where traditional navigation systems fail [1]. Glen DeVos, CEO of MicroVision, emphasized the alignment of FieldAI’s autonomous systems with demanding operational requirements, stating that the expanded partnership will accelerate commercial adoption of industrial autonomy while transitioning proprietary lidar technology into federal defense contracts [1].
FieldAI’s Role in Autonomous Robotics
FieldAI, a company with deep roots in autonomous robotics, has previously evaluated MicroVision’s IRIS™ long-range lidar sensor on autonomous ground vehicles and tested the Robinson Unmanned Spirit drone platform with the MOVIA™ Air Plus sensor for real-time 3D lidar mapping integrated with ATAK [1]. The company’s Federal team has also integrated MicroVision’s sensors into development initiatives, demonstrating their versatility in challenging environments [1]. FieldAI’s leadership team includes experts from Google DeepMind, NASA JPL, and DARPA programs, underscoring its technical pedigree in high-stakes robotics [1].
Financial Backing and Market Position
FieldAI has raised over 400.000 million from prominent investors, including Bezos Expeditions, Emerson Collective, Khosla Ventures, Canaan Partners, NVentures (NVIDIA), Prysm Capital, and Temasek [1]. This funding supports FieldAI’s development of general-purpose robot autonomy software, which has been deployed in government and industrial robotics initiatives [1]. MicroVision, which develops lidar-based perception solutions for industrial, security, defense, and automotive markets, maintains engineering centers in the U.S. and Germany, positioning it as a key supplier for autonomous systems [1].
Broader Implications for Defense and Industry
The expanded partnership between MicroVision and FieldAI signals a broader trend toward the commercialization of autonomous systems in defense and industrial sectors [1]. By leveraging MicroVision’s lidar technology, FieldAI aims to enhance the operational capabilities of autonomous platforms in environments where GPS signals are unreliable or unavailable [1]. Shehryar Khattak, Director of Technology at FieldAI, highlighted the performance and versatility of MicroVision’s sensing technologies as critical to advancing autonomous capabilities across the company’s platform portfolio [1].