Holochip

Founded in 2004, Holochip is a technology firm specializing in spatial computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced optical systems. The company operates from its headquarters in Torrance, California, and was established to commercialize high-quality, variable-focus lenses, a technology segment at the intersection of traditional lenses and adaptive optics. The CEO of Holochip is Dr. Robert Batchko. Over the years, Holochip has secured funding from investors including the United States Department of Defense, ITU Ventures, and New Mexico Angels, with total funding reaching $3.92 million.

Holochip's business model is centered on providing specialized products and development services to a diverse range of industries, including defense, aerospace, medical, automotive, and simulation. A significant portion of its work involves contracts with U.S. government agencies, such as the Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency, often through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. These contracts focus on developing technologies like ruggedized augmented reality headsets for military maintainers, AI-driven indoor mapping systems, and glasses-free 3D displays for flight simulators. The company also collaborates with commercial partners, demonstrated by its partnership with HyperTunnel to integrate its AR goggles with their XR software platform for industrial and defense applications.

The company's offerings include both hardware and software solutions. A key product is the H50, a ruggedized, cybersecurity-compliant AR goggle designed for mission-critical operations. Holochip also develops custom optical systems, such as adaptive polymer lenses and light-field displays, which are used in AR/VR headsets. On the software side, Holochip provides services for the entire AR/VR/XR ecosystem, including expertise in OpenXR, Vulkan, and SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping). For instance, its Agnostic Display Environment (ADE) is an SDK that allows applications to render on various display types, from standard monitors to complex 3D displays. While some projects and products are developed for specific clients and are not commercially available, they showcase the company's technical capabilities in areas like long-wave infrared imaging and ophthalmic cameras.

Keywords: spatial computing, augmented reality hardware, adaptive optics, Vulkan software, SLAM technology, defense contractor, SBIR contracts, light-field display, OpenXR development, AI image recognition, virtual reality systems, holographic displays, embedded electronics, optical engineering, cybersecurity AR, military simulation, medical imaging technology, asset tracking, robotics vision, government technology contracts, advanced rendering software