But Keilaf, a recognized expert in electrical optics and MEMs ( micro-electromechanical systems), gave a very unabashed look at this market — declaring that most lidar companies "aren't meeting requirements." When addressing the mud-slinging going on in the lidar space, Keilaf didn't pull any punches. He castigated competitors' eye safety concerns as essentially "lazy," fear-based arguments. He also dubbed 1550 nanometer lidar technology as a "dead end." Finally, the lidar CEO detailed the extensive selection process which awarded Innoviz entry into BMW's prestigious autonomous driving program.