PxE has developed a chip-based 3D imaging technology that replaces traditional Bayer filters with a holographic imaging system, enabling the capture of RGB, infrared, and depth data from a single snapshot. This solution addresses the limitations of standard CMOS cameras by providing high-resolution images with precise depth information, suitable for cost-sensitive applications across various platforms.
Funding
$6.5M 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
Traditional CMOS cameras rely on Bayer filters, which have limitations in capturing comprehensive image data. These limitations include reduced resolution, color artifacts, and the inability to directly capture depth and infrared information, hindering advanced applications.
Solution
PxE has developed a chip-based 3D imaging technology that replaces the Bayer filter with a holographic imaging system. This system captures RGB, infrared (IR), and depth data from a single snapshot, providing a more complete perception solution. By treating light as waves rather than light rays, PxE's technology enables machines to understand the world with greater detail and accuracy. The solution includes a compact camera module, a transparent diffractive optics element (PxE HoloCoder), and a real-time holographic ISP for decoding the hologram and generating RGB-IR-Depth images. The resulting natively fused channels facilitate exceptional perception AI, deployable across various platforms.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes automotive companies requiring all-in-one RGB-IR + Depth cameras, consumer electronics manufacturers seeking system integration, and precision imaging companies demanding high resolution and depth accuracy.
Features
- Single snapshot capture of RGB, IR, and depth data
- Holographic ISP for real-time decoding of holographic images
- Natively fused RGB-IR-Depth channels for enhanced AI perception
- Compact form-factor with one lens, one sensor, and one chip
- High accuracy with sharp images and precise depth information
- High resolution without compromising image quality
- Low power consumption suitable for edge processing and portable devices
- Super-efficient, deterministic algorithm for high-speed processing
- High sensitivity for superb low-light performance