Foresight Automotive Expands into Full Autonomous Driving Stack for Unmanned Vehicles
Event summary
- Foresight Automotive is expanding into full autonomous driving solutions for unmanned ground and aerial vehicles (UGVs/UAVs), moving beyond its core 3D perception technology.
- The company appointed Shlomo Hillel as CTO to lead the new autonomous driving initiative, replacing Levy Zruya who resigned on September 15, 2026.
- The new autonomous stack integrates 3D perception, real-time AI decision-making, and vehicle actuator operations, with an initial kit targeted for customer evaluation in H1 2027.
- The focus will be on off-road applications including defense, agriculture, heavy machinery, and drones.
The big picture
Foresight's expansion into full autonomous driving solutions represents a strategic pivot from its core 3D perception technology. This move aligns with broader industry trends toward specialized autonomous systems for unmanned vehicles, particularly in off-road applications where traditional autonomous driving solutions face unique challenges. The appointment of a new CTO with extensive experience in autonomous platforms suggests a deliberate effort to strengthen technical leadership as the company scales its new offerings.
What we're watching
- Technical Execution
- Whether Foresight can successfully integrate its 3D perception technology with real-time decision-making and vehicle control systems.
- Market Adoption
- The pace at which off-road industries will adopt Foresight's autonomous solutions, particularly in defense and agriculture.
- Competitive Positioning
- How Foresight's new autonomous stack will differentiate it from established players in the unmanned vehicle space.
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