Revenue - Schedule of Changes in Contract Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026	Mar. 31, 2025
Change In Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 23,811	$ 36,889
Net revenue deferred in the period	1,730	587
Contract liabilities acquired in the Stereolabs acquisition	2,279	0
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period	(710)	(7,103)
Ending balance	$ 27,110	$ 30,373

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