The collaboration aims to deploy LiDAR-camera perception nodes for perimeter
and area monitoring across India unlocking real-time, edge-native intelligence
for critical infrastructure
Sparsh CCTV, one of India’s leading manufacturers of smart cameras and integrated surveillance solutions with multiple government and enterprise clients in India, Innoviz Technologies Ltd., a global automotive player in LiDAR solutions, and Cron AI, a leading deep learning 3D perception provider, recently announced the collaboration to offer an integrated LiDAR-camera-vision perception platform, purpose-built for large-scale deployment across transport, perimeter security, railways and critical infrastructure.
The announcement comes at a time when India’ s perimeter security sector is valued at USD3.23 billion (2022) and projected to grow at a CAGR of 14% through 2030¹. The intelligent transport market, currently worth USD1.44 billion (2024), is expected to more than double by 2033². Meanwhile, railway modernization and infrastructure investments exceed USD1.3 billion³, driven by national programs like DFC – CIL and Kavach. Together, these sectors represent over USD1 billion⁴ in addressable opportunity for edge-native LiDAR-camera systems – with massive scaling potential through 2030. With a footprint across 120+ cities, a network of 2,000+ partners and an annual production capacity of 500,000+ security devices, Sparsh will lead go-to-market efforts, support integration and explore local manufacturing for the unified sensing platform.
The edge-native perception nodes – combining high-performance LiDAR, deep-learning perception, and vision analytics – are expected to be a part of security infrastructure upgrade project which is planned to go live at critical infrastructure across India. These systems are intended to deliver real-time insights into vehicle movement, pedestrian safety and perimeter activity – all processed on the edge, without reliance on cloud compute or high-power infrastructure.
The integrated platform takes into account the complexities of Indian outdoor environments – heat, dust, glare, fog, and electrical instability and delivers continuous, low-latency awareness at the edge.
● InnovizSMART LiDAR delivers long-range, high-resolution, uniform 3D coverage, built to perform in harsh weather and lighting conditions
● Cron AI’s senseEDGE processes every point in the LiDAR cloud using deep learning – not clustering – for greater accuracy, richer context, and consistent performance. It runs at just 8 watts, with no GPU or external infrastructure.
● Sparsh’s vision systems contribute intelligent classification, layered redundancy, and real-time visual analytics – enhancing overall system reliability. Together, they create a true sensor fusion platform,
where 3D point cloud, video vision and edge-native AI combine to deliver next-gen situational awareness, deployable in the near future.
“India’s infrastructure needs intelligence that’s fast, reliable, and frictionless,” said Tushar Chhabra, Founder and CEO – Cron AI, “We built senseEDGE for exactly this kind of real-world complexity. With Sparsh and Innoviz, we are making 3D perception truly scalable across India’s cities and critical infrastructure.”
“Innoviz is proud to bring our rugged, automotive- grade LiDAR technology to one of the world’s fastest growing infrastructure markets,” said Omer Keilaf, CEO and Co-founder – Innoviz Technologies, “Paired with Cron AI’s powerful edge-native perception and Sparsh’s national reach, we are going to enable real-time intelligence for India’s transport, security, and smart city initiatives.”
From intersections, railways to critical infrastructure and perimeters, this is the future of sensing in India – real- time, intelligent, and built for deployment at scale.
About Sparsh CCTV
Sparsh is India’s first STQC-certified CCTV camera brand and a leader in vision-based security. With operations in 120+ cities, exports to 10+ countries, and a partner network of 2,000+, Sparsh manufactures and deploys over half a million devices annually across sectors like law enforcement, transport, and critical infrastructure.
About Cron AI
Cron AI is a deep tech company transforming 3D perception for real-world infrastructure. Its platform, senseEDGE, uses deep learning to interpret every point in a LiDAR cloud – delivering accurate, robust insights on just 8 watts of edge compute. Offered via a Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) model, Cron AI makes real-time 3D intelligence easy to deploy and scale.
About Innoviz Technologies
Innoviz is a global leader in LiDAR technology, serving top-tier automotive and industrial partners. Its solid-state LiDAR sensors and software meet the highest standards for safety, performance, and reliability – and are trusted worldwide across transport, defense, and autonomous systems.
¹ Grand View Research – India Perimeter Security Market Outlook
² Astute Analytica via GlobeNewswire – India ITS Market Forecast
³ See: Indian Railways CapEx Budget, DFCCIL Project, Kavach – PIB
⁴ Cron AI internal market sizing estimate based on infrastructure deployment potential and edge native perception opportunity
