ViQi offers a software-as-a-service platform specializing in scientific image analysis, catering to various industries including life sciences, construction, and agriculture. Through a straightforward subscription model, users can tailor ViQi's services to their specific requirements for data storage and analysis. The platform facilitates custom image processing and informatics, providing tools for bio-image semantic queries and module development. Additionally, ViQi assists with intranet deployment and hosting of image collections, allowing clients to efficiently view, investigate, and share complex data and images. This comprehensive approach enables swift results and enhances the discovery process in diverse applications.
Developer of advanced optics technology designed for 3D depth imaging. The company's patent-pending optical material is lighter, less expensive, and more powerful than the plastics and glasses now deployed in numerous emerging applications. its lenses enable near-infrared three-dimensional scanners, eye trackers, and light detection and ranging to image twice as far and to scan wider fields of view In addition, these unique lenses can make it possible to reduce the size, weight, and cost of these 3D image sensors, enabling clients to work in the field of optical communications, and infrared services for increasing densities and lowering costs of cloud computing hardware.
STL Scientific develops a non-invasive screening tool for detecting overweight trucks on the road in real-time. The company's headquarters are in Temple City, California.
Capti Voice is an accessible reading platform dedicated to supporting struggling readers in enhancing their comprehension and reading skills. Founded in 2006 and based in Stony Brook, New York, the company offers a personalized reading support tool that harnesses machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing. This innovative platform provides features such as adaptive vocabulary games, contextual translation, and language detection, allowing users to engage with text in an interactive and inclusive manner. Capti Voice aims to make reading more accessible for individuals facing learning disabilities, ultimately fostering improved literacy outcomes.
QAS.AI focuses on developing and commercializing advanced software that enhances the functionality of image-guided surgical equipment. The company specializes in image analysis and treatment management, creating tools that accurately assess tissue perfusion status and identify vessel occlusion. This software is designed for use during surgical procedures, enabling clinicians to detect areas of inadequate blood flow in the brain and to evaluate the effectiveness of aneurysm correction six months post-embolization. By providing real-time assistance during endovascular surgeries, QAS.AI aims to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare professionals in delivering precise interventions. The multidisciplinary team at QAS.AI includes specialists in biomedical engineering, neurosurgery, and pathology, ensuring a comprehensive approach to surgical technology.
Radiosight, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, specializes in ultra-wide imaging technology aimed at improving the diagnosis of skin cancer and assisting in surgical decisions. The company has developed an innovative technique that enhances image resolutions, offering a handheld 3D imaging device that reveals the underlying shape and profile of suspicious tissue. This technology enables dermatologists to better visualize the margins before biopsy, thereby increasing the accuracy of skin lesion excisions. Through its advanced imaging solutions, Radiosight seeks to enhance the effectiveness of skin cancer treatment and diagnosis.
Manufacturer of microscopy toolset intended to capture cellular-level detail over hundreds of square centimeters. The company's microscope uses custom-designed control electronics to deliver and process massive amounts of image data from a large array of micro-cameras, enabling companies to capture, analyze, and securely store tens of gigapixels of object-specific data with high throughput and improved analysis.
Lumedica makes low-cost, high-performance Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging technologies. Lumedica is currently developing and delivering its first fully-patented technology to market: affordable OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography). The Lumedica team has a proven track record in scientific innovation, product development, and private and public fundraising. Lumedica is currently funded by grants from the NIH and the State of North Carolina.
Avisi Technologies Inc. is focused on developing innovative solutions to combat glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness. The company has created VisiPlate, a next-generation aqueous shunt designed for mid to late-stage glaucoma treatment. This product is notable for its ultrathin design, being 20 times thinner than a human hair, which facilitates a less invasive insertion procedure that reduces operating time and simplifies follow-up care. VisiPlate is constructed from alumina, a material recognized for its use in hip replacements, thus ensuring biocompatibility. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Avisi Technologies aims to address the challenges associated with current glaucoma treatments, including patient non-compliance and post-operative complications, ultimately striving to prevent blindness in affected individuals.
ThruWave specializes in millimeter wave imaging technology, catering to various commercial and industrial sectors such as robotics, construction, and quality control. Founded in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers low-cost sensors that leverage patent-pending radar signal processing and GPU-accelerated image reconstruction techniques. ThruWave's technology enhances operational efficiency by allowing construction professionals to visualize the internal structures of walls, ceilings, and floors, thereby reducing risks and expediting workflows. Additionally, its solutions support inventory verification, shipment confirmations, and detection of packaging issues, enabling clients to automate processes such as counting contents and identifying damaged or missing items.
BadVR uses virtual reality to craft immersive data experiences that help you see the whole picture and gain actionable insights .BadVR is a platform for immersive data visualization. It helps companies significantly increase the value of their data by giving users the tools they need to make faster - and better - decisions. This is possible via a proprietary virtual reality experience that enables you to literally step inside your data. By using virtual reality and machine learning, we make data easy. VR unlocks your brain’s processing potential, allowing you to get value from your data with minimal effort or special training.
ViQi offers a software-as-a-service platform specializing in scientific image analysis, catering to various industries including life sciences, construction, and agriculture. Through a straightforward subscription model, users can tailor ViQi's services to their specific requirements for data storage and analysis. The platform facilitates custom image processing and informatics, providing tools for bio-image semantic queries and module development. Additionally, ViQi assists with intranet deployment and hosting of image collections, allowing clients to efficiently view, investigate, and share complex data and images. This comprehensive approach enables swift results and enhances the discovery process in diverse applications.
VasoGnosis is an AI-powered diagnostic and surgical planning software platform for cerebrovascular diseases such as a brain aneurysm. It specializes in the fields of healthcare, machine learning, and software. It was founded in 2019 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
AI Metrics, LLC, based in Birmingham, Alabama, specializes in artificial intelligence and imaging solutions aimed at enhancing workflows and reporting in clinical practices and trials. Founded in 2019, the company develops advanced imaging software that aids radiologists in measurement and reporting tasks. Its technology focuses on improving the efficiency and value of radiologists by providing robust data and consistent output for patient care and research. The software includes an image viewing platform and cancer workflow tools that track responses of non-target lesions and image findings, facilitating data-driven insights and effective communication through graphical reports.
Mizar Imaging is a light sheet illumination system that is modular and designed for high-resolution imaging. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
The latest advances in computation are awe-inspiring, from big data to machine learning to image recognition. But these techniques are difficult to understand and implement, and can require massive computational and engineering resources. Onu is advancing the frontiers of computer science in a way that makes the power of cutting-edge algorithms accessible to all. Onu was founded by leading computer scientists and accomplished entrepreneurs. They work closely with leading researchers in academia and industry. Their ambitions befit the caliber of Their supporters and contributors.
Circle Optics develops innovative camera technology designed for content creators, specializing in high-definition 360-degree video. The company's unique parallax-free camera utilizes multiple polygonal lenses to capture panoramic images seamlessly, eliminating the need for post-processing and image stitching. This technology allows for real-time, errorless virtual reality video, enhancing various applications such as immersive experiences, aerospace safety, and surveillance capabilities. By providing a comprehensive view of a scene instantaneously, Circle Optics aims to accelerate the delivery of critical resources and improve safety measures across different sectors.
Ximpatico is a robotics company focused on developing data-efficient artificial intelligence technology aimed at enhancing the autonomy of various robots. Their innovative solutions empower robots equipped with cameras and robotic arms to autonomously manipulate objects within home environments. This capability enables users, including families, to prepare for a more advanced and automated future.
Steg AI solves media protection and authentication with AI-powered tools. It enables its customers to identify images and videos that their users are uploading to their platforms- even if that media has been broadcast over television and recaptured with a smartphone camera, which other content attribution tools are unable to identify. It was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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Excise bias from routine elements of dental examinations by developing consensus-based automation using computer vision. Support payors by automating elements of their claims review process. Empower non-specialists with data-driven triaging to help patients efficiently navigate their provider network. Advance broader access to dental care by mobilizing remote screenings at drugstore kiosks and community health centers.
Eyes in Sync is a company based in Oakland, California, focused on developing innovative technologies aimed at enhancing vision. The company specializes in creating virtual reality games that improve eye coordination and facilitate reading and other essential tasks. Its cloud-based, data-driven gaming app tracks players' performance and provides insights into their progress in areas such as reading fluency, sports performance, and e-gaming. By combining entertainment with practical benefits, the platform appeals to children while also satisfying parents who seek measurable improvements in their children's reading skills.
The latest advances in computation are awe-inspiring, from big data to machine learning to image recognition. But these techniques are difficult to understand and implement, and can require massive computational and engineering resources. Onu is advancing the frontiers of computer science in a way that makes the power of cutting-edge algorithms accessible to all. Onu was founded by leading computer scientists and accomplished entrepreneurs. They work closely with leading researchers in academia and industry. Their ambitions befit the caliber of Their supporters and contributors.
Operator of a 3D computer vision platform intended to specialize in building camera arrays to facilitate light field capture and analysis. The company's 3D vision system is based on seminal Epipolar-Plane image analysis that has become recognized as an important component of high-quality passive ranging and the acquisition and delivery of the light field, enabling consumers with image acquisition and detect the aperture problem to solve the correspondence problem between the different captured viewpoints.
Developer of advanced optics technology designed for 3D depth imaging. The company's patent-pending optical material is lighter, less expensive, and more powerful than the plastics and glasses now deployed in numerous emerging applications. its lenses enable near-infrared three-dimensional scanners, eye trackers, and light detection and ranging to image twice as far and to scan wider fields of view In addition, these unique lenses can make it possible to reduce the size, weight, and cost of these 3D image sensors, enabling clients to work in the field of optical communications, and infrared services for increasing densities and lowering costs of cloud computing hardware.
Obsidian Sensors
Grant in 2020
Obsidian Sensors develops a glass microelectromechanical system designed to manufacture automotive sensors. The MEMS uses infrared imaging for applications like security cameras and autonomous vehicles, enabling clients to get incumbent silicon MEMS-based sensors easily. it was founded in La Jolla, California in 2017.
OAM Photonics specializes in photonic sensing solutions that leverage the orbital angular momentum of light for 3D imaging applications. The company's technology is particularly relevant for industries such as autonomous driving, drone navigation, and robotics. OAM Photonics develops photonic integrated circuits and coherent optical systems, enhancing sensing and imaging capabilities. Currently, the company operates in stealth mode, indicating a focus on research and development to refine its innovative offerings.
Owl Autonomous Imaging, Inc. is a technology company based in Fairport, New York, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing advanced imaging solutions, including a two-color infrared camera for the US Air Force and a 4D-camera that integrates 1550nm Flash-LiDAR and thermal imaging within a single solid-state megapixel focal plane. These innovations are aimed at enhancing safety in the automotive mobility sector, particularly for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. Their proprietary Monocular 3D Thermal Ranging™ technology employs optical fusion and deep learning techniques to generate dense range maps from heat signatures without the need for additional illumination. Co-founder Chuck Gershman brings over 30 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, having held leadership roles in multiple startups, three of which he led to successful acquisitions.
Malcova is a medical technology company established in 2019 and based in Baltimore, Maryland. The company specializes in developing medical imaging devices aimed at improving the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer, particularly in women with dense breast tissue. Malcova's devices leverage advancements in CT imaging science, offering advantages over traditional methods such as mammography and tomosynthesis. By integrating innovative techniques in CT image acquisition, Malcova seeks to enhance the effectiveness of breast cancer treatment for physicians and improve patient outcomes.
Opticyte, Inc, a medical device innovator developing proprietary advanced algorithms and tailored optical spectroscopy technology to measure and detect low oxygen levels in cells to prevent organ failure. Opticyte is developing the first Cell O2 Monitor for reducing organ failure. Founded in 2016, Opticyte, Inc, is a spinoff from the University of Washington. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, Opticyte employs engineering, regulatory, and communications teams with deep experience in bringing medical devices to market.
Vimaan Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing fully autonomous solutions for drone management, data acquisition, and analytics. Founded in 2016 and based in Burlingame, California, the company focuses on creating next-generation drone technology tailored for industrial indoor environments. Vimaan Robotics aims to enhance operational efficiency through safe, quiet, and intelligent automation in drone operations. As an industry pioneer, it is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of drones to meet the specific needs of various sectors.
Advanced Remote Sensing is a satellite imagery company that caters to a wide range of industries. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
ClearSight develops intraocular lenses for high-quality vision after cataract surgery. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.
Wildlife Imaging Systems is focused on providing advanced machine vision solutions to the research community. It develops a machine vision platform to help the research community conserve wildlife through video capture.
Developer of customizable eye-tracking technology designed to optimize the displays of devices that use augmented reality. The company specializes in eye-tracking, based on sensors and a computer vision approach, helping users control and predict of next targets and better use their eyes to control the devices.
nView Medical, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializing in the development and manufacture of imaging equipment for invasive surgical procedures. Its flagship product, insta3D, utilizes advanced imaging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to provide real-time, three-dimensional visual guidance during surgeries. This innovative approach enhances surgical accuracy and efficiency, allowing for quicker procedures while minimizing the use of X-ray radiation. nView's technology is applicable in various medical contexts, such as biopsies, tumor resections, minimally invasive vascular interventions, and orthopedic surgeries. Incorporated in 2012, nView Medical aims to improve surgical outcomes and patient safety through its cutting-edge imaging solutions.
PhotonLab develops photosensor technology for light detection and radiation monitoring. The company was founded in 2015 by Daniel Ferenc and has its headquarters in Davis, California.
Farm Vision Technologies is a startup focusing on development and commercialization of computer vision systems to enable growers of high value crops — such as fruits, berries, and nuts — to monitor the count, size and health of their plants.
DeepHealth, Inc. operates as a radiology artificial intelligence and machine learning company that focuses on solutions for the medical interpretation of mammography exams. It offers data science and imaging analysis for radiologists. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Avisi Technologies Inc. is focused on developing innovative solutions to combat glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness. The company has created VisiPlate, a next-generation aqueous shunt designed for mid to late-stage glaucoma treatment. This product is notable for its ultrathin design, being 20 times thinner than a human hair, which facilitates a less invasive insertion procedure that reduces operating time and simplifies follow-up care. VisiPlate is constructed from alumina, a material recognized for its use in hip replacements, thus ensuring biocompatibility. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Avisi Technologies aims to address the challenges associated with current glaucoma treatments, including patient non-compliance and post-operative complications, ultimately striving to prevent blindness in affected individuals.
BassInSight develops fishing visual detection technology to estimate the visibility of objects to fish in complex aquatic environments. The company's headquarters are in Champaign, Illinois.
BadVR uses virtual reality to craft immersive data experiences that help you see the whole picture and gain actionable insights .BadVR is a platform for immersive data visualization. It helps companies significantly increase the value of their data by giving users the tools they need to make faster - and better - decisions. This is possible via a proprietary virtual reality experience that enables you to literally step inside your data. By using virtual reality and machine learning, we make data easy. VR unlocks your brain’s processing potential, allowing you to get value from your data with minimal effort or special training.
Synopic is developing advanced imaging technology aimed at enhancing visualization and decision-making in medical procedures. The company focuses on creating a next-generation depth-enabled camera that captures measurable 3D information, specifically designed for applications like endoscopy and other minimally invasive procedures where instrument space is limited. By employing a single-camera implementation, Synopic addresses the challenges of integrating high-resolution color imaging with spatial and depth information, which current technologies struggle to achieve. This innovative approach allows for the creation of ultracompact imaging devices that provide improved visualization and data, ultimately facilitating better outcomes in medical practice.
STL Scientific develops a non-invasive screening tool for detecting overweight trucks on the road in real-time. The company's headquarters are in Temple City, California.
The latest advances in computation are awe-inspiring, from big data to machine learning to image recognition. But these techniques are difficult to understand and implement, and can require massive computational and engineering resources. Onu is advancing the frontiers of computer science in a way that makes the power of cutting-edge algorithms accessible to all. Onu was founded by leading computer scientists and accomplished entrepreneurs. They work closely with leading researchers in academia and industry. Their ambitions befit the caliber of Their supporters and contributors.
Vidrovr Inc. specializes in video processing technology that organizes and enhances video content through advanced multimodal computer vision and machine learning systems. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company offers solutions that automatically index, tag, and understand videos, allowing users to efficiently search and retrieve specific content. Its platform includes a Metadata API that facilitates direct video uploads and provides time-stamped metadata for improved searchability. Additionally, Vidrovr features a Clip Generator that creates social media-ready clips, seamlessly integrating them back into content management systems. The company's technology is particularly tailored for various domains, including sports, government, and media, enabling users to link video content with other media such as photos and text.
Public safety is one of the largest concerns faced by governments and security agencies as public and private places become targets for attacks. The detection and mitigation of potential threats in real time are essential to security and public safety. Steel City Optronics has developed a new camera that detects concealed weapons and explosives from almost any distance, on subjects in motion — before they become dangerous to people and property. This fast and thorough security screening of moving objects is a crucial ability in today’s rapidly globalizing, fast-paced world. Metal detectors and security checkpoints are no longer sufficient to ensure public safety. Too often, dangerous threats are simply not detected by these traditional safety precautions, leaving people and property at risk. Since many recent threats have targeted public access areas ahead of the security checkpoints, a better security solution is clearly necessary. Explosives and weapons that people are carrying, while in motion, currently go largely undetected in real-world situations. Steel City Optronics addresses these, and other, issues with our state-of-the-art millimeter wave security camera. In addition to security monitoring for public safety, our cameras can see through common obscurants like smoke, fog, dust, and rain, making them ideal for situational awareness, object avoidance, and navigation.
Gigajot Technology Inc. is a Pasadena, California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the development of Quanta Image Sensors (QIS). These advanced sensors utilize high-speed single-photon detection technology, enabling new image capture capabilities that surpass the limitations of traditional devices. The company offers a range of image processing services applicable in various fields, including scientific imaging, medical imaging, space imaging, security and defense, low-light photography and videography, computational imaging, automotive sensing, and 3D sensing. Additionally, Gigajot Technology focuses on encryption solutions, further enhancing the security of image data.
Robotic Materials provides solutions to improve efficiency in manufacturing and e-commerce by leveraging robotic AI. The company develops general purpose mobile manipulators that combine the power of deep learning with semantic reasoning to perform mobile bin picking, kitting, and assembly.
Mirada Technologies Inc. specializes in the development and sale of LiDAR sensor components aimed at enhancing autonomous vehicles and advanced driver safety systems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company focuses on creating essential components for advanced LiDAR technology, including laser scanning and detector systems. One of its key offerings is a groundbreaking laser scanner designed to provide superior ranging distance, wide field of view, high reliability, and scalability in volume production.
Bioxytech Retina
Grant in 2019
Bioxytech Retina provides the research of optical device to diagnose diabetes, using non-invasive imaging technology. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Richmond, California.
Precision Neuroscopics is a medical device company that develops novel high-density systems to detect brain signals non-invasively. The company is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Robotic Materials provides solutions to improve efficiency in manufacturing and e-commerce by leveraging robotic AI. The company develops general purpose mobile manipulators that combine the power of deep learning with semantic reasoning to perform mobile bin picking, kitting, and assembly.
ClearSight develops intraocular lenses for high-quality vision after cataract surgery. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.
Gamdan Optics is a commercial products company that offers full-service optics fabrication. The company was founded in 2006 by Dr. Sitai Lin and is based in San Jose, California.
Momentum Optics develops a novel optical lens for the optical components industry. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Longmont, Colorado.
Advanced Remote Sensing is a satellite imagery company that caters to a wide range of industries. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Lucendi operates in the field of advanced technology and renewable energy solutions. The company develops AI-enabled smart measurement platforms that focus on micro-object detection and characterization, utilizing computational microscopy and holographic imaging. Their technology incorporates innovative image processing, big data, and machine learning techniques, offering clients versatile applications while optimizing costs. In addition to its technology offerings, Lucendi also provides lighting, electrical materials, solar energy systems, and electrical socket products, catering to diverse energy and electrical needs.
innovative imaging system is capable of capturing surface micro-geometry and appearance on real-world objects.
Revibro Optics, founded in 2015 and based in Bozeman, Montana, specializes in developing a variable focus optic system designed to control the focus of light. The company's innovative system features variable focus mirrors that adjust curvature through a reflective membrane positioned over concentric electrode rings. This technology allows clients to effectively tune out spherical aberration in their optical systems, enhancing performance and precision in various applications.
OpenSpace offers photo documentation which is automatically pinned to plan location with AI. It specializes in computer vision and construction. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
nView Medical, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializing in the development and manufacture of imaging equipment for invasive surgical procedures. Its flagship product, insta3D, utilizes advanced imaging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to provide real-time, three-dimensional visual guidance during surgeries. This innovative approach enhances surgical accuracy and efficiency, allowing for quicker procedures while minimizing the use of X-ray radiation. nView's technology is applicable in various medical contexts, such as biopsies, tumor resections, minimally invasive vascular interventions, and orthopedic surgeries. Incorporated in 2012, nView Medical aims to improve surgical outcomes and patient safety through its cutting-edge imaging solutions.
Pensievision focuses on advancing medical imaging technologies for the early detection and analysis of cervical cancer. The company specializes in a 3D imaging and diagnostic device that utilizes proprietary software and artificial intelligence algorithms, combined with a liquid lens, to generate high-resolution, all-in-focus images. This innovative approach allows for cervical cancer screening that is more accessible, cost-effective, and user-friendly compared to traditional methods. Notably, Pensievision's technology eliminates the need for lab results and additional clinic visits, streamlining the diagnostic process. Additionally, it can be integrated with a patented therapeutic solution as part of a comprehensive screen-and-treat strategy, enhancing the capabilities of clinicians in identifying pre-cancerous cervical lesions at an early stage.
Lumedica makes low-cost, high-performance Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging technologies. Lumedica is currently developing and delivering its first fully-patented technology to market: affordable OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography). The Lumedica team has a proven track record in scientific innovation, product development, and private and public fundraising. Lumedica is currently funded by grants from the NIH and the State of North Carolina.
CoastalOceanVision was founded by a group of ten Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution scientists, engineers, and technicians who worked together for several years to design and build advanced underwater measurement and observation systems.
Kraenion is an applied machine learning company developing a visual cortex for machines that interact with the physical world. Their vision algorithms, stereo camera technology, sensors and compute hardware together deliver integrated perception solutions for robotics and industrial machinery. The company was founded in 2017 by Dr. Binu Mathew and is located in Silicon Valley.
Reconstruct, Inc. is a software company that specializes in predictive computer vision data analytics for construction projects. Founded in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Champaign, Illinois, the company offers a visual production management platform that integrates data from drones, fixed cameras, and mobile devices. This platform facilitates progress analysis and documentation by visualizing images and 3D points aligned with Building Information Modeling (BIM). It serves as a virtual command center for project executives, enabling them to manage construction progress, identify potential delays, and enhance coordination among various stakeholders, including general contractors and owners. By providing near real-time insights and reporting on performance issues, Reconstruct helps project teams improve planning, communication, and transparency, ultimately aiming to enhance return on investment and reduce costs in construction projects.
Aware Vehicles
Grant in 2018
Aware Vehicles develops self-driving drones that capture and analyze spectral aerial images. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.
Vimaan Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing fully autonomous solutions for drone management, data acquisition, and analytics. Founded in 2016 and based in Burlingame, California, the company focuses on creating next-generation drone technology tailored for industrial indoor environments. Vimaan Robotics aims to enhance operational efficiency through safe, quiet, and intelligent automation in drone operations. As an industry pioneer, it is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of drones to meet the specific needs of various sectors.
DeepScale is a technology company that develops perceptual systems for semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles. It help automakers use industry-standard low-wattage processors to power more accurate perception. Alongside sensors, mapping, planning and control systems, perception, (sometimes referenced as “computer vision”) enables vehicles to make sense of what’s going on around them in real time.
GrokStyle Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in visual search recognition software. The company developed an innovative app that allows users to automatically identify furniture and home decor from images taken from various angles. This technology enhances the consumer experience by providing visual search capabilities, inspiration, and tailored recommendations. As of February 2019, GrokStyle was acquired by Facebook, further expanding its potential for integration within broader technology platforms.
Gigajot Technology Inc. is a Pasadena, California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the development of Quanta Image Sensors (QIS). These advanced sensors utilize high-speed single-photon detection technology, enabling new image capture capabilities that surpass the limitations of traditional devices. The company offers a range of image processing services applicable in various fields, including scientific imaging, medical imaging, space imaging, security and defense, low-light photography and videography, computational imaging, automotive sensing, and 3D sensing. Additionally, Gigajot Technology focuses on encryption solutions, further enhancing the security of image data.
Developer of chip-based micro-imaging technology designed to capture the image of the soil and provide real-time data on plant health. The company's technology specializes in adding piezoelectric films onto CMOS which help integrate sensing, imaging, signal processing, clocks, and computation of soil particles, roots, fingerprints, water moisture, and salinity, enabling clients to get low-cost chips that can be used in a wide variety of applications that generate useful data using which decisions can be made.
Vifant is focused on creating a digital platform aimed at identifying vision acuity impairment in preverbal children. The company has developed a mobile application that can assess vision impairment in both verbal and non-verbal patients. This application leverages the principle of optical-kinetic nystagmus, which refers to the eyes' natural reflexive response to moving patterns. By utilizing this method, Vifant's solution facilitates the early detection of vision problems, providing a cost-effective approach for parents and healthcare providers.
Developer of farming equipment designed to help growers to tend individual plants. The company offers an inspect and reject solution that uses machine vision, robotics and proprietary algorithms to enable traditional harvesters to harvest healthy plants while accurately rejecting diseased, damaged and contaminated plants in real time, enabling growers to tend each individual plant.
Drishti Technologies, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-based computer vision solutions designed for visual inspections in manufacturing processes. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, the company offers a software as a service solution that leverages video analytics and traceability to enhance productivity, quality, and training on manual assembly lines. Drishti's technology digitizes human actions, providing real-time, non-intrusive observations that enable manufacturers to improve operational efficiency. It serves primarily the electronics and automotive industries by facilitating the training of new employees, cross-training existing staff, and identifying high-performing workers who innovate within their roles. This approach not only aids in digital transformation but also helps workers remain competitive in an increasingly automated environment.
ThruWave specializes in millimeter wave imaging technology, catering to various commercial and industrial sectors such as robotics, construction, and quality control. Founded in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers low-cost sensors that leverage patent-pending radar signal processing and GPU-accelerated image reconstruction techniques. ThruWave's technology enhances operational efficiency by allowing construction professionals to visualize the internal structures of walls, ceilings, and floors, thereby reducing risks and expediting workflows. Additionally, its solutions support inventory verification, shipment confirmations, and detection of packaging issues, enabling clients to automate processes such as counting contents and identifying damaged or missing items.
Tech4Imaging is the world’s leading developer of non-invasive imaging technology for commercial and industrial use. We specialize in developing instrumentation that equips you with the knowledge and information required to optimize and automate your processes. At Tech4Imaging, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver advanced sensing solutions to unique and extreme industrial conditions which often render standard instrumentation inoperable, inaccurate, or entirely unfeasible. How do we do this? The secret is in our proprietary capacitance based imaging technology and in our core company values. Electrical Capacitance Volume Tomography (ECVT) was developed entirely by engineers at Tech4Imaging and key research partners at The Ohio State University (OSU) in an interdisciplinary effort to shine light on the many problems faced in academia and industry in complex multiphase flows. Tech4Imaging holds over 15 issued and pending patents and has published over 30 related peer reviewed journal publications. As we continue to develop and commercialize new products, our core values guide us continually to ensure that our partnerships and collaborations are built on strong foundations.
Robotic Materials provides solutions to improve efficiency in manufacturing and e-commerce by leveraging robotic AI. The company develops general purpose mobile manipulators that combine the power of deep learning with semantic reasoning to perform mobile bin picking, kitting, and assembly.
Mirada Technologies Inc. specializes in the development and sale of LiDAR sensor components aimed at enhancing autonomous vehicles and advanced driver safety systems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company focuses on creating essential components for advanced LiDAR technology, including laser scanning and detector systems. One of its key offerings is a groundbreaking laser scanner designed to provide superior ranging distance, wide field of view, high reliability, and scalability in volume production.
Perceive Inc specializes in developing advanced camera software that provides spatial analytics for various physical environments, including retail stores, museums, and libraries. Founded in 2015 and based in Fishers, Indiana, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and computer vision to capture and analyze 3D video data on consumer interactions within these spaces. By integrating sensors into existing lighting wiring, Perceive creates detailed 3D maps without relying on face recognition or traditional tracking methods, enabling businesses to optimize employee performance and enhance customer experiences. This technology allows organizations to make data-driven decisions rather than relying on anecdotal evidence, significantly improving the efficiency of data collection in physical environments.
Perceptive Automata, Inc. specializes in machine learning and computer vision technologies aimed at predicting human behavior to enhance the safety and efficacy of automated vehicles. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company addresses a critical challenge in automated driving: enabling vehicles to anticipate the actions of pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers. This capability is vital for the smooth and safe operation of highly automated (L2/3) and fully autonomous (L4/5) vehicles, particularly in urban environments. By leveraging advanced AI that surpasses conventional physics-based models, Perceptive Automata facilitates a more natural driving experience and promotes the acceptance of autonomous vehicles in human-dominated road scenarios. The company collaborates with original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and technology firms involved in the development of advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving solutions, drawing on a team of experts from esteemed institutions such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
Perceptive Automata, Inc. specializes in machine learning and computer vision technologies aimed at predicting human behavior to enhance the safety and efficacy of automated vehicles. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company addresses a critical challenge in automated driving: enabling vehicles to anticipate the actions of pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers. This capability is vital for the smooth and safe operation of highly automated (L2/3) and fully autonomous (L4/5) vehicles, particularly in urban environments. By leveraging advanced AI that surpasses conventional physics-based models, Perceptive Automata facilitates a more natural driving experience and promotes the acceptance of autonomous vehicles in human-dominated road scenarios. The company collaborates with original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and technology firms involved in the development of advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving solutions, drawing on a team of experts from esteemed institutions such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
Clerio Vision is a medical device company that specializes in the fields of refractive, laser, ophthalmic, medical device, contact lenses, and intraocular lenses. The company is in process of developing and commercializing a portfolio of next-generation products in contact lenses. Clerio Vision was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Rochester, New York.
Perceive Inc specializes in developing advanced camera software that provides spatial analytics for various physical environments, including retail stores, museums, and libraries. Founded in 2015 and based in Fishers, Indiana, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and computer vision to capture and analyze 3D video data on consumer interactions within these spaces. By integrating sensors into existing lighting wiring, Perceive creates detailed 3D maps without relying on face recognition or traditional tracking methods, enabling businesses to optimize employee performance and enhance customer experiences. This technology allows organizations to make data-driven decisions rather than relying on anecdotal evidence, significantly improving the efficiency of data collection in physical environments.
OpenSpace offers photo documentation which is automatically pinned to plan location with AI. It specializes in computer vision and construction. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
ViSOAR provides multidimensional data arrays for platform-independent collaborative analytics and visualization. The ViSOAR Explorer software solutions, powered by ViSUS, were designed with the primary philosophy that massive data visualization does not require specialized hardware or infrastructure. To put it another way, a large data visualization environment can be designed to be lightweight, highly scalable, and run on a variety of platforms or hardware.
Public safety is one of the largest concerns faced by governments and security agencies as public and private places become targets for attacks. The detection and mitigation of potential threats in real time are essential to security and public safety. Steel City Optronics has developed a new camera that detects concealed weapons and explosives from almost any distance, on subjects in motion — before they become dangerous to people and property. This fast and thorough security screening of moving objects is a crucial ability in today’s rapidly globalizing, fast-paced world. Metal detectors and security checkpoints are no longer sufficient to ensure public safety. Too often, dangerous threats are simply not detected by these traditional safety precautions, leaving people and property at risk. Since many recent threats have targeted public access areas ahead of the security checkpoints, a better security solution is clearly necessary. Explosives and weapons that people are carrying, while in motion, currently go largely undetected in real-world situations. Steel City Optronics addresses these, and other, issues with our state-of-the-art millimeter wave security camera. In addition to security monitoring for public safety, our cameras can see through common obscurants like smoke, fog, dust, and rain, making them ideal for situational awareness, object avoidance, and navigation.
Farm Vision Technologies is a startup focusing on development and commercialization of computer vision systems to enable growers of high value crops — such as fruits, berries, and nuts — to monitor the count, size and health of their plants.
Aira Tech Corp. is a company that offers an online platform designed to assist blind and low-vision individuals by providing remote visual interpretation services. Established in 2015 and based in La Jolla, California, Aira connects users with trained agents through a combination of wearable smart glasses and a smartphone app. When users activate the service, their phone's camera streams live video to a network of certified Visual Interpreters, who offer real-time assistance for various daily tasks. This technology enables users to navigate their environments, recognize faces, and engage in activities with increased mobility and independence. Aira's mission is to enhance accessibility for the visually impaired, allowing them to experience the world more fully and independently.
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OpenSpace offers photo documentation which is automatically pinned to plan location with AI. It specializes in computer vision and construction. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
PhotonLab develops photosensor technology for light detection and radiation monitoring. The company was founded in 2015 by Daniel Ferenc and has its headquarters in Davis, California.
Lightform, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in computer vision and hardware for projected augmented reality. The company develops a desktop application that enables users to create animated content for various scenes, as well as update and control projectors wirelessly using laptops or smartphones. Lightform's technology allows for the integration of its system with any projector, facilitating the creation of immersive experiences through light. In addition to its core offerings, the company provides 3D scanning options and cloud services to enhance the user experience and support its products.
Revibro Optics, founded in 2015 and based in Bozeman, Montana, specializes in developing a variable focus optic system designed to control the focus of light. The company's innovative system features variable focus mirrors that adjust curvature through a reflective membrane positioned over concentric electrode rings. This technology allows clients to effectively tune out spherical aberration in their optical systems, enhancing performance and precision in various applications.
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Bioxytech Retina provides the research of optical device to diagnose diabetes, using non-invasive imaging technology. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Richmond, California.
Qelzal Corporation, based in La Jolla, California, specializes in developing advanced artificial intelligence-driven systems for object and activity recognition. The company focuses on creating obstacle avoidance technologies for commercial drones, enabling them to operate autonomously and safely during near-earth flights. Its flagship products, including the Perception Appliance and Fast Perception Appliance, employ brain-inspired artificial intelligence and advanced machine learning techniques to provide rapid response and collision avoidance capabilities. These systems are designed to enhance visual perception for autonomous vehicles, industrial robots, and mobile robots, targeting applications in surveillance, building automation, and security. Since its incorporation in 2014, Qelzal has been at the forefront of innovation in AI-driven sensing technologies, ensuring that drones can navigate complex environments more effectively while reducing reliance on extensive computing power and energy consumption.
Vidrovr Inc. specializes in video processing technology that organizes and enhances video content through advanced multimodal computer vision and machine learning systems. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company offers solutions that automatically index, tag, and understand videos, allowing users to efficiently search and retrieve specific content. Its platform includes a Metadata API that facilitates direct video uploads and provides time-stamped metadata for improved searchability. Additionally, Vidrovr features a Clip Generator that creates social media-ready clips, seamlessly integrating them back into content management systems. The company's technology is particularly tailored for various domains, including sports, government, and media, enabling users to link video content with other media such as photos and text.
StarSight develops 3D cameras that bridge the gap between computing and the physical world. The company is pioneering an "open architecture" approach to time-of-flight depth imaging, which combines off-the-shelf image sensors with proprietary hardware that dramatically increases bandwidth. The result is a small form-factor, low-cost camera with exceptional spatial resolution. StarSight's cameras are essential infrastructure for autonomous systems in the manufacturing, logistics, commercial, and personal spheres.
DeepScale is a technology company that develops perceptual systems for semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles. It help automakers use industry-standard low-wattage processors to power more accurate perception. Alongside sensors, mapping, planning and control systems, perception, (sometimes referenced as “computer vision”) enables vehicles to make sense of what’s going on around them in real time.