# MicroVision's LiDAR 2.0: Cost-Effective Safety for Trucks

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Published: 2026-05-16T15:46:07+00:00
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MicroVisions LiDAR 2.0: A Cost-Effective, Modular Approach to Self-Driving Tech MicroVision, with its automotive industry roots, is revolutionizing self-driving technology by focusing on cost-effective, modular sensors. After learning from the failures of previous self-driving car companies, MicroVision is now aiming for trucks, regular cars, and industrial uses. Their new approach involves reusing core technology across industries, developing products over time, and allowing customers to customize their own products. Recent acquisitions, such as Luminars assets and Scantinels technology, have expanded their capabilities, enabling sensors to see up to one kilometer and measure distance and speed simultaneously. This technology is a game-changer for the trucking industry, offering safety benefits and potential insurance discounts. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b587d6fb87191b16

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