Cognata, an ADAS and autonomous vehicles simulation software company, announced that Israeli LiDAR solution provider Innoviz has selected Cognata as its simulation partner for testing and validation of its sensor hardware and perception software offerings. Cognata's simulation platform can replicate how Innoviz's LiDAR technology reflects off of various materials to reproduce how the sensor will work on the road.

Simulation provides the only environment where this fast-paced LiDAR technology can be tested and validated extensively for real-life scenarios and challenging edge cases. The diversity of weather and lighting conditions that LiDAR operates in, combined with the unique range and resolution of Innoviz's LiDAR solutions, demands a simulation solution capable of a high level of realism and capacity for enormous scale.

"Cognata is committed to delivering best-in-class simulation for the entire automated driving sensor suite," said Danny Atsmon, CEO of Cognata. "Our simulation platform offers the most precise-level of testing on the market that can replicate the exact sensor responses, down to the fine details."

"Innoviz greatly invests in the design and production of the highest levels of quality, reliability, performance and safety of its products." said Omer Keilaf, co-founder and CEO of Innoviz. "Simulation is key to accelerating the development process while maintaining quality. After an extensive evaluation of solutions, Innoviz has selected Cognata, as it provides the highest level of simulation realism suitable for our needs."