Provizio Partners with Leading Automotive Tier 1 Supplier Mergon To Accelerate Imaging & 4D Radar Production

Provizio, the leading provider of low-cost advanced perception imaging radar that is reliable in all-weather conditions, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Mergon, the global Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive supplier. This collaboration marks a significant leap forward in expediting the production of Provizio’s VizioR&I™ family of industry-leading imaging radar with embedded 5D Perception®, poised to accelerate the delivery of safe, cost-effective and scalable L3+ autonomy and industrial robotics.

Established in 1981, Mergon is globally recognised for its expertise in unit housings, cooling, clear vision systems and air management. With manufacturing facilities strategically located in Ireland, UK, USA, Czech Republic and Mexico,, Mergon’s robust infrastructure and extensive experience position it as the perfect partner in aiding to achieve Provizio’s ambitious production objectives.

“Our mission is clear: to pioneer the delivery of safe, scalable and cost-effective robotics across mobility applications. This partnership with Mergon signifies a pivotal step towards realising this vision, bringing us close to our goal of democratising advanced safety technology. We will do this by unlocking radar perception that is beyond the current state-of-the-art in a highly user friendly “plug-and-play” manner, at scale. I’m looking forward to witnessing the impact of this collaboration as we continue to bring our technology to the world, ” said Luke Curley, Supply Chain Lead and Provizio Co-founder, on today’s announcement. 

The collaboration between Provizio and Mergon, cemented by both companies presence in Future Mobility Campus Ireland (FMCI), takes the form of a box-build partnership; under this arrangement, Mergon will assist in the designing, developing and manufacturing processes of Provizio’s VizioR&I™ production units. VizioR&I™ delivers advanced radar perception capabilities, including object classification, speed, trajectory and driving freespace, by leveraging Provizio’s library of proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) neural nets and algorithms.

This is all made possible due to the radars industry leading 4D resolution (3D + Velocity) coupled with embedded Nvidia® GPU technology to unlock the 5th dimension, edge intelligence.  The range capabilities of up to and beyond 550 metres are crucial for applications including autonomous trucking where every second counts when it comes to understanding the way forward. VizioR&I™ is an integral component of Provizio’s advanced perception imaging radar technology, providing plug-and-play experiences at a cost-effective price point. By harnessing Mergon’s expertise in volume production, Provizio anticipates a broader availability of its groundbreaking imaging radar technology.

Speaking on the collaboration, Caolan Bushell, Vice President of Business Development at Mergon commented, “This partnership aligns with our core objectives of turning creative and innovative ideas into great products that positively contribute to the automotive sector as well as our society. I am confident  that our combined expertise will not only propel the advancement of autonomous driving technologies but also shape the future of mobility, paving the way for safer and more efficient mobility solutions globally.”

Provizio is set to showcase a live demonstration of its revolutionary perception technology at the highly anticipated Transport Research Arena Conference taking place today, 15th April to Thursday, 18th April at RDS, Dublin. The event, known as the largest European research and technology conference on transport and mobility gathers innovators and leaders in the field, is hosted by the Irish Department of Transport and co-hosted by the European Commission. Mergon will also be in attendance, further underscoring the collective commitment of both parties to driving innovation in the automotive sector.

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