LG Innotek Partners with Aeva to Build Next-Gen LiDAR Tech

LG Innotek, a leading South Korean electronic component manufacturer and LG Group affiliate, has announced a strategic partnership with Aeva, a US-based pioneer in perception technology, including an investment of up to US$50 million.

The alliance aims to leverage Aeva’s Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) LiDAR technology with LG Innotek’s advanced manufacturing capabilities to deliver high-performance sensing solutions across multiple industries. Under the agreement, LG Innotek will manufacture and supply Aeva’s Atlas Ultra 4D LiDAR sensors, strengthening Aeva’s supply chain for automotive applications.

Key Highlights

• LG Innotek to invest up to $50M in Aeva to boost FMCW LiDAR development
• Companies to co-develop sensors for robotics and industrial automation
• FMCW LiDAR applications planned for AR/VR and smartphones

Additionally, both companies will co-develop new sensing products for industrial automation and robotics, expanding the reach of Aeva’s core technology beyond the automotive sector.

Importantly, the collaboration will also explore FMCW LiDAR applications in consumer electronics, including smartphones, AR/VR headsets, and other future devices that demand compact, high-precision depth sensing.

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This partnership underscores LG Innotek’s commitment to emerging sensor technologies and Aeva’s strategy to scale its 4D LiDAR platform through global manufacturing alliances. By combining Aeva’s long-range, velocity-aware LiDAR with LG Innotek’s scalable production, the companies aim to accelerate commercialization across industries demanding safe, reliable, and high-resolution perception systems.