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Description of Business (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Description of Business (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Organization Consolidation Basis Of Presentation Business Description And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 12,696	$ 11,822	$ 26,953
Short-term investments	19,808	0
Cash used in operating activities	31,251	24,950
Principal payments	6,313	$ 714
Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses And Lease Liabilities
Organization Consolidation Basis Of Presentation Business Description And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Current capital commitments	6,300
Loan Principal Payments
Organization Consolidation Basis Of Presentation Business Description And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Current capital commitments	10,600
Lease Liabilities
Organization Consolidation Basis Of Presentation Business Description And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Noncurrent capital commitments	5,000
Third Party Settlement
Organization Consolidation Basis Of Presentation Business Description And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Noncurrent capital commitments	100
Convertibe Note Principal Payments
Organization Consolidation Basis Of Presentation Business Description And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Noncurrent capital commitments	$ 800