LightCode Photonics
Software-defined 3D cameras for autonomous systems.
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LightCode Photonics is a deep-tech company developing next-generation 3D imaging technology for autonomous vehicles and robots. Founded in August 2020 as a spin-off from the University of Tartu, Estonia, the company was established by a team of physicists including Jan Bogdanov (CEO), Terje Eichelmann (CCO/COO), Sergey Omelkov, and Andreas Valdmann. The founders' expertise stems from backgrounds in photonics, solid-state physics, and experimental equipment.
The company's core technology is a software-defined, direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) 3D camera that addresses the limitations of current LiDAR systems, which are often large and expensive. LightCode's solution aims to provide high-performance, LiDAR-class 3D imaging in a compact and affordable package, reportedly achieving significant reductions in unit cost and size. Their technology is designed to enable robots and autonomous systems to perceive their environment with high accuracy, facilitating safer and more efficient operation in industries such as logistics, defense, agriculture, and industrial robotics. The company’s flagship product, the TrueSight 2.0, is a 3D camera engineered for industrial and service robots.
LightCode Photonics operates by developing and supplying these advanced 3D cameras to developers of autonomous systems. The business model is focused on making this critical sensor technology more accessible to a broader market beyond high-end autonomous cars, including smaller service robots. Since its inception, the company has secured funding from various sources, including a pre-seed round of €425K in May 2021 led by United Angels VC and Superangel, and a €1.6 million grant from Enterprise Estonia to further product development. The company has also participated in accelerator programs like Intel Ignite and has been recognized with awards for its technology.
Keywords: 3D imaging, autonomous systems, dToF cameras, LiDAR technology, robotics, machine vision, software-defined sensor, photonics, autonomous vehicles, 3D sensing, single-pixel imaging, object detection, SLAM solutions, service robots, logistics automation, agricultural robotics, defense technology, industrial automation, real-time 3D mapping, sensor technology