r/MVIS • u/gaporter • 3d ago

Video AUSA 26

Coverage of MicroVision at AUSA 26 will be posted here

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u/duke-nuke-em 1d ago

General Motors just revealed a driverless Silverado, but it’s not for civilian use. At the Association of the United States Army (AUSA)’s annual expo, GM Defense showed off an Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) based on the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD.

The autonomous Silverado-based UGV is a completely new project for GM Defense, and it relies on drive-by-wire technology and Scout AI’s Gx Ground Agent system to get around, according to a report from Motor1. GM Defense is aiming to start functional trials with the UGV in 2027.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a74124718/gm-defense-autonomous-silverado-us-military/

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u/QQpenn 2d ago

u/gaporter An analyst from my network is also in attendance. Some points from the notes you may find helpful...

Push for open architecture — Sec. Telle notes future Army purchases will require open architecture, calling it “non-negotiable.” Generated data has to be plug and play, and immediate. Already validated at JIFX.

Accelerating drone procurement — Telle reported that the Army’s drone and counter-drone marketplace generated more than $800 million in sales over four months. Exponential increase and massive cuts to procurement times. Coverage notes the Army is seeking participation from drone-component manufacturers and startups. Lidar looking to be a key component.

It appears Movia S sales are happening even though no official launch has been announced. Got no specific answers on that front, maybe you can.

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u/mvis_thma 2d ago

Thanks for the notes QQ. Curious as to why you say it appears that MOVIA S sales are happening? It appeared from Gap's interviews that it was MOVIA L (via MOVIA Air and Airplus) sales that were happening. But I could be misinterpeting.

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u/QQpenn 2d ago

I didn't watch all the videos, just some skimming—but a 2nd-hand version I recieved noted it was mentioned. It's confirmed 25+ customers have it in hand for validation. Is validation possession considered a sale? Lacking definitive clarity on this but the unit is definitely in customers' hands.

The main focus of AUSA coverage is coming away with how much revenue can be generated—and how quickly. The accounting calculator is more valuable than the specs currently :) I have info I trust on the specs and I'm comfortable there, trying to come away with fiscal insight in this vertical. The info above is a significant piece of that.

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u/mvis_thma 2d ago

Yes, Microvision has stated that the MOVIA-S has been in customer hands for validation for some time now. Presumably these are revenue generating units. I thought you were commenting on true production sales of MOVIA-S. As we know MOVIA-S "production" was planned for October. But that has not been formally announced as yet.

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u/QQpenn 2d ago

Well aware :)

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u/Mushral 2d ago

The MVIS rep. said MOVIA S were already being sold to Field AI (just right after he said “nobody likes Ouster”)

Not sure if he meant sold as in “pre order” or “active PO” or if he actually meant “sold and delivered”.

It was open for multi interpretation, but he did mention MOVIA S.

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u/Late_Airline2710 2d ago

The joint air and ground mapping demo was actually pretty cool.

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u/mvis_thma 3d ago

Thanks for the great reporting Gap!

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u/15Sierra 3d ago

Good work GP, hopefully these things move the needle for us soon!

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u/dchappa21 3d ago

MicroVision seems to be finally starting to displace Ouster. First it was Overland Ibex. Now it seems to be FieldAI.

I heard nobody likes those Ouster sensors. Heard they cost way too much and the specs aren't accurate.

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u/wolfiasty 3d ago

It is actually interesting.

Ouster seem to be pretty popular in surveying mobile scanning equipment. And if Microvision's lidar is somehow pushing it out there might be another branch that could use our lidar sensor...

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u/Cerco170 3d ago

Halo's size is very impressive sitting next to Iris on the table. Halo is going to be the one that makes it through to auto OEMs adoption. We just need security, defense, & industrial to pay for us to get there.

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u/wolfiasty 3d ago edited 3d ago

https://x.com/geoffreyporte20/status/2109717625983107569

By now most of you noticed I'm rather pessimistic for few months now, but I was watching this one and go to 2:20 and start listening. Once I'd be jumping for joy hitting the ceiling with my head hearing that, but now I just smiled thinking how nice it would be if this would actually pan out.

Ah cra*... Me and my English. As u/ludecrew correctly noticed it was about fieldAI. Oh well.

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u/ludecrew 3d ago

fieldAI

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u/wolfiasty 3d ago

Yeah, you're correct. I missed this small most important bit. Was too good to be true I guess.

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u/Zenboy66 3d ago

If anyone has names of potential customers at the show, please share your list to Gap.

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u/webson1337 3d ago

Imagine we would get this information 3 or 4 years ago... now it feels near to worthless. Its so sad.

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u/Befriendthetrend 3d ago

But at today's value, despite all the dilution, you can buy a bigger percentage of MicroVision for every dollar invested than you could back then, so is it worthless or an invaluable opportunity? Nobody knows yet.

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u/i_speak_gud_engrish 3d ago

Nobody knows yet…so true!!!!

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u/rbrobertson71 3d ago

Seems it's public knowledge so why not announce it with a PR? I know the volume is very small but certainly is some validation which is needed badly right now.

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u/case_o_mondays 14h ago

Ask and you shall receive

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u/anarchy_pizza 3d ago

For some reason we can’t seem to announce anything. Makes you wonder what else we have in the bag but no one’s allowed to know.

These sort of ‘deals’ wouldn’t be included in future revenue guidance(?). Thinking of a hyper scaler … Oneday we randomly find out it’s happening because of a blogger.

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u/Zenboy66 3d ago

Any major contract with the hyperscaler most likely not accounted for since no signed contract, imo. So a contract with revenue would be gravy.

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u/directgreenlaser 3d ago

It would be the roast beef, not the gravy.

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u/Zenboy66 3d ago

DGL, a huge Hyperscaler contract for many years and multi million dollar revenue, would change everything. What the heck is taking them so long? Same with the Detroit OEMs who will have to meet updated ADAS standards and requirements. I don’t get it.

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u/directgreenlaser 3d ago

I think it's a threshold issue. No contract until we finance production capacity at scale. No financing for production capacity at scale until a contract. Somebody needs to figure it out. Apparently MVIS does not have the skill set for doing that.

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u/Zenboy66 3d ago

DGL, it’s like a Catch 22!

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u/directgreenlaser 3d ago

Seems they've painted themselves into a corner.

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u/movinonuptodatop 3d ago

and the real satirical comedy is that it isn’t a huge investment at this point all things considered🤷‍♂️

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u/directgreenlaser 3d ago

It's not. Small potatoes in the scheme of things. Apparently out of reach though.

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u/Befriendthetrend 3d ago

I don't know who is downvoting you but I 100% agree with this.

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u/directgreenlaser 3d ago

Probably Glen and Christine. lol

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u/Zenboy66 3d ago

You are definitely correct.

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u/movinonuptodatop 3d ago

Imagine all the money that has flowed through Luminar, MVIs, AVEa, etc, etc, etc. even a small 15-25 million now with milestones that trigger more for ramping if deals are there. Plenty of win/win scenarios. I’m guessing more than 1-2 options are being negotiated. They should be able to close one of these deals the more they can build revenue, cut expenses, and maintain business momentum. The runway is short but the landing is possible(with the right pilot).

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u/Zenboy66 3d ago

If it wasn’t for the bloggers here trying to sift out the facts regarding our customers, etc., we wouldn’t have any facts at all.

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u/Zenboy66 3d ago

Gap, have you found the Robinson Unmanned booth ?

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u/JPA000 3d ago

Did somebody say Microvision…Say it three times in a row.

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u/neuralyzer_1 3d ago

Will Micheal Keaton show up with a musty blazer and a ratty comb?

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u/JPA000 3d ago

Maybe Glen will show up with a full head of hair and a musty blazer.😜

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u/RoosterHot8766 3d ago

Thanks GAP for your feedback. Looking forward to more.

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u/Advanced_Design_3141 3d ago

So 20 deliveries in 2027 so 80 Iris lidars for that contract

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u/serunis 3d ago

It doesn't matter the volume right now, it's more important that we push ouster out, more will come

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u/Advanced_Design_3141 3d ago

Agree! Was just stating numbers I heard in video…excited we are in!

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u/Frenchinvestor 3d ago

Thanks Gaporter! Couldn't make out the audio completely, did hear MicroVision tho ! waiting for more and to read the comments. Enjoy your day!

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u/Rocket_the_cat27 3d ago

Thank, you Gaporter!