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Scandit AG, established in 2009 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in mobile computer vision and augmented reality solutions, focusing on barcode scanning software. Its offerings include the Scandit Keyboard Wedge, which enables enterprise-grade barcode scanning on mobile devices, and the Barcode Scanner SDK, which allows for barcode scanning integration in web applications. The MatrixScan technology enhances the speed of barcode and text recognition, making it valuable for industries such as retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and government. Scandit's solutions are designed to improve operational efficiency by enabling mobile shopping, self-checkout, inventory management, and asset tracking, while also facilitating patient and medication tracking in healthcare settings. The company serves a diverse clientele, including well-known organizations like 7-Eleven, Carrefour, and Toyota, among others, and has additional offices in San Francisco, Boston, London, and Warsaw.

Fotokite specializes in the development of autonomous aerial systems designed for real-time video and sensor data collection. Established at ETH Zurich, the company focuses on providing solutions for sectors such as news and sports broadcasting, public safety, and industrial inspection. Its drones can operate independently for over 24 hours, delivering live HD video streams that assist first responders and public safety teams in assessing and documenting incidents quickly. Since launching its first generation of products in 2016, Fotokite has partnered with notable clients including CNN, BBC, and AFP, emphasizing its commitment to making aerial sensing both accessible and secure.

Truepic, Inc. is an image authentication platform based in La Jolla, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in verifying images and videos, serving various sectors including insurance, property management, beauty, health and wellness, online sales, and journalism. Truepic has developed pioneering "controlled capture" technology that ensures the verifiable origin, contents, and metadata of visual media. This technology enhances the authenticity of photos and videos, addressing the growing concerns around disinformation. Additionally, Truepic employs advanced image forensics to assist clients in assessing the trustworthiness of traditional visual content. The company's mission focuses on promoting the value of authentic media while combating deceptive imagery, thereby fostering trust in visual communications.

SwingVision provides real-time video analysis and coaching to athletes using proprietary machine vision on just a single smartphone.

SiLC Technologies is a Silicon Photonics start up focusing on photonic Sensor and 3D imaging applications. It develops new and novel technologies and integrated solutions to address the growing needs of an autonomous and smart new world.

Iris Automation Inc. develops collision avoidance systems for operating industrial drones. The company offers an artificial intelligence computer that blends real-time images and 3D maps to track incoming objects. Its onboard software tracks and avoids dynamic and static objects on the ground and in the air at short-range and long-range. The company’s system is built to process visual data in real-time holding the capability to see structures that suddenly appear, such as a plane, flock of birds, and another drone. It serves the avionics industry worldwide. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional operation in Reno, Nevada.

Smartvid.io enables the AEC industry to significantly reduce jobsite risk by combining the best of human and artificial intelligence. Smartvid.io's Safety Suite includes Safety Observations, Safety Monitoring and Predictive Analytics products that combine to give project teams and management the ability to predict and prevent incidents - saving lives and preserving timely project delivery. Getting started is easy with pre-built integrations to Autodesk BIM360, Procore, Oracle Aconex, SharePoint, Egnyte, Box, and other data sources. See it in action at www.smartvid.io.

AI Medical Service Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development of artificial intelligence technologies aimed at enhancing endoscopic diagnostics. The company focuses on creating extensive training data to analyze endoscope images, which assists endoscopists in diagnosing conditions related to the digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. By integrating the expertise of Japanese endoscopic specialists, AI Medical Service aims to advance endoscopic medical care on a global scale. Importantly, the technology is designed to support, rather than replace, medical professionals, ensuring that diagnoses are made by doctors while providing them with valuable assistance to improve clinical practices and patient safety.

AdHawk Microsystems Inc. specializes in developing eye and gesture tracking software technology alongside micro-electromechanical systems for mobile and wearable devices. Founded in 2015 and located in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers a camera-free eye tracking system that facilitates mobile data capture and supports advancements in augmented and virtual reality solutions. AdHawk aims to create a seamless layer of technology that intuitively responds to the needs, intents, and emotional states of users, ultimately enhancing their everyday experiences.

DigiLens Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of optical platform and photopolymer technology solutions specializing in waveguide displays for extended reality (XR) applications. The company offers a range of products, including the Crystal30 and Crystal50 lenses, which enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to create customizable XR devices for both enterprise and consumer markets. DigiLens also provides innovative solutions like the DigiLens AutoHUD, which enhances the field of view and reduces component size in heads-up displays, and CrystalClear, an augmented reality heads-up display. In addition to display technologies, DigiLens supplies light engines and hardware development kits, such as Insight30, which assist users in evaluating and developing wearable devices. Founded in 1997 and based in Sunnyvale, California, DigiLens has positioned itself as a leader in holographic waveguide technology, enabling various industries, including automotive, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and military, to leverage XR capabilities.

Sight Machine specializes in manufacturing analytics and used by Global 500 companies to make better, faster decisions about their operations. Sight Machine's analytics platform, purpose-built for discrete and process manufacturing, uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics to help address critical challenges in quality and productivity throughout the enterprise. The platform is powered by the industry’s only Plant Digital Twin, which enables real-time visibility and actionable insights for every machine, line, and plant throughout an enterprise. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Brodmann17 Ltd is an Israeli company established in 2016, specializing in computer vision technology aimed at enhancing safety in mobility through vision-AI. The company's innovative architecture utilizes deep learning neural networks to perform tasks such as pedestrian and face detection in real-time. Brodmann17's software is designed to operate efficiently on small devices and commodity CPU environments, achieving high accuracy while requiring minimal computational power. This capability allows their technology to meet the stringent standards of the automotive industry, enabling improved automated driving systems. The company collaborates with various global original equipment manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers to address diverse automotive use cases, ultimately promoting accessible smart mobility solutions. Headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel, Brodmann17 is led by experienced technologists and researchers.

Fotokite specializes in the development of autonomous aerial systems designed for real-time video and sensor data collection. Established at ETH Zurich, the company focuses on providing solutions for sectors such as news and sports broadcasting, public safety, and industrial inspection. Its drones can operate independently for over 24 hours, delivering live HD video streams that assist first responders and public safety teams in assessing and documenting incidents quickly. Since launching its first generation of products in 2016, Fotokite has partnered with notable clients including CNN, BBC, and AFP, emphasizing its commitment to making aerial sensing both accessible and secure.

Brodmann17 Ltd is an Israeli company established in 2016, specializing in computer vision technology aimed at enhancing safety in mobility through vision-AI. The company's innovative architecture utilizes deep learning neural networks to perform tasks such as pedestrian and face detection in real-time. Brodmann17's software is designed to operate efficiently on small devices and commodity CPU environments, achieving high accuracy while requiring minimal computational power. This capability allows their technology to meet the stringent standards of the automotive industry, enabling improved automated driving systems. The company collaborates with various global original equipment manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers to address diverse automotive use cases, ultimately promoting accessible smart mobility solutions. Headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel, Brodmann17 is led by experienced technologists and researchers.

DigiLens Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of optical platform and photopolymer technology solutions specializing in waveguide displays for extended reality (XR) applications. The company offers a range of products, including the Crystal30 and Crystal50 lenses, which enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to create customizable XR devices for both enterprise and consumer markets. DigiLens also provides innovative solutions like the DigiLens AutoHUD, which enhances the field of view and reduces component size in heads-up displays, and CrystalClear, an augmented reality heads-up display. In addition to display technologies, DigiLens supplies light engines and hardware development kits, such as Insight30, which assist users in evaluating and developing wearable devices. Founded in 1997 and based in Sunnyvale, California, DigiLens has positioned itself as a leader in holographic waveguide technology, enabling various industries, including automotive, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and military, to leverage XR capabilities.