Lumotive develops Light Control Metasurface (LCM) technology to enable software-defined optical beamforming without moving parts. This programmable optics platform allows for precise manipulation of light for applications including 3D sensing, ADAS, and optical communications. The technology provides solid-state beamforming solutions that improve flexibility, durability, and scalability across various industrial and automotive systems.
Funding
$48.5M 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
Many applications in 3D sensing, communications, and automation require precise and reliable optical solutions that are compact and scalable. Traditional optical systems often rely on moving parts, which can be bulky, less reliable, and challenging to integrate into diverse environments.
Solution
Lumotive's Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) technology enables precise manipulation of light at a sub-micron level without any moving parts. This solid-state beam steering technology dynamically shapes and steers light on the surface of a chip, offering a compact, scalable, and reliable optical solution. LCM-enabled 3D sensing conquers diverse environments and complex tasks with flexibility, durability, and adaptability.
Target Audience
The primary customers are those in industrial automation, smart spaces, autonomous systems, and consumer electronics who require advanced 3D sensing and optical beamforming solutions.
Features
- Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) technology for precise light manipulation at a sub-micron level
- Solid-state beam steering without any moving parts
- Software-defined scanning capability for dynamic control of range and resolution
- Scalable and low-cost silicon-based mass production
- Suitable for applications in 3D sensing, communications, and automation