Envisics offers a holographic waveguide platform that enables thin, lightweight augmented‑reality head‑up displays for automotive applications. Its patented dynamic holography and ultra‑thin optical element correct windshield distortion, mitigate glare, and deliver a wide‑field, multi‑plane image with high brightness while using less than 10 % of the optical power of conventional HUDs, simplifying integration for OEMs and tier‑one suppliers.
Funding
$50M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Automotive manufacturers face challenges integrating high‑performance head‑up displays (HUDs) due to bulky optics, windshield distortion, glare, high power consumption, and limited packaging space, which restricts the delivery of true augmented‑reality experiences to drivers.
Solution
Envisics provides a holographic waveguide platform that creates thin, lightweight AR HUDs for vehicles. The technology uses patented dynamic holography algorithms and a ultra‑thin optical element to correct windshield distortion and mitigate glare, enabling a single‑plane, wide field‑of‑view display with multiple image planes and high magnification. By redistributing light efficiently, the system consumes less than 10 % of the optical power of conventional HUDs while delivering superior brightness, resolution, and color saturation. The compact waveguide package (under six liters) can be standardized across multiple vehicle models, reducing integration complexity and time‑to‑market for automakers.
Target Audience
Primary customers are automotive OEMs and tier‑one suppliers developing next‑generation head‑up displays for passenger cars, SUVs, and electric vehicles.
Features
- Single‑plane, wide 10° × 5° field‑of‑view holographic waveguide delivering true AR imagery
- Ultra‑thin optical element that compensates windshield distortion and includes flat‑dash glare‑mitigation countermeasures
- Dual‑image plane architecture providing depth cues and simultaneous virtual and AR content
- High optical efficiency (<10 % of conventional power) with laser‑driven holographic modulation for brighter, lower‑heat images
- Compact packaging (<6 L volume) using a commoditized hardware platform with a single part number for multiple vehicle lines
- Dynamic holography engine that adapts instantly to ambient light conditions for day/night performance
- Scalable integration with automakers and tier‑one suppliers, leveraging existing automotive‑qualified holographic devices