New sensor leverages Lumotive's cutting-edge
optical beamforming technology to revolutionize industrial
automation and service robotics
SEATTLE, May 22, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Lumotive, a pioneer in optical semiconductor
technology, and Hokuyo Automatic Co., Ltd., a global leader in
sensors and automation, today announced the commercial release of
the YLM-10LX 3D lidar sensor. This groundbreaking product, powered
by Lumotive's Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) optical beamforming
technology, represents a major leap forward in applying
solid-state, programmable optics to transform 3D sensing across
industrial automation and service robotics applications.
Lumotive's LCM technology leverages the power of dynamic
metasurfaces to manipulate and direct light in previously
unachievable ways, eliminating the need for the bulky, expensive,
and fragile mechanical moving parts found in traditional lidar
systems. As a true solid-state beam steering component for lidar,
LCM chips enable unparalleled stability and accuracy in 3D object
recognition and distance measurement, and effectively handles
multi-path interference, which is crucial for industrial
environments where consistent performance and safety are
paramount.
Hokuyo's new sensor is the first of its kind in the lidar
industry, achieving superior range and field of view (FOV) compared
to any other solid-state solution on the market by integrating beam
steering with Lumotive's LM10 chip. In addition, the digital,
software-defined scanning capabilities of LCM beam steering allow
users to easily adjust performance parameters like the sensor's
resolution, detection range, and frame rate with the ability to
have multiple FOVs programmed and used simultaneously, seamlessly
adapting to application needs and changing conditions, indoors and
outdoors.
"The YLM-10LX sensor marks a breakthrough in 3D lidar
technology, unlocking new possibilities for automation and
robotics," said Ms. Chiai Tabata,
product and marketing lead at Hokuyo. "With the industrial sectors
increasingly demanding high-performance, reliable lidar systems
that also have the flexibility to address multiple applications,
our continued partnership with Lumotive allows us to harness the
incredible potential of LCM beam steering and to deliver innovative
solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers."
"We are thrilled to see our LM10 chip at the heart of Hokuyo's
new YLM-10LX sensor, the first of our customers' products to begin
deploying our revolutionary beam steering technology into the
market," said Dr. Axel Fuchs, Vice
President of Business Development at Lumotive. "This product launch
highlights the immense potential of our programmable optics in
industrial robotics and beyond. Together with Hokuyo, we look
forward to continuing to redefine what's possible in 3D
sensing."
Lumotive's LM10 LCM, a chip-scale solid-state beam steering
solution for lidar, allows sensor makers like Hokuyo to rapidly
integrate compact, adaptive programmable optics into their
products. LM10, like all LCMs, are manufactured using
well-established and scalable silicon fabrication techniques,
reducing costs through economies of scale and making solid-state
lidar accessible and economically feasible for widespread adoption
in a broad spectrum of industries.
The commercial release of the YLM-10LX sensor is another
significant milestone of Hokuyo's continued investment in its
long-term, strategic collaboration with Lumotive. The two companies
will continue to combine Hokuyo's industry-leading expertise with
Lumotive's game-changing optical semiconductors to push the
boundaries of 3D lidar technology and drive innovation across a
wide range of applications.
About Lumotive
Lumotive's award-winning optical
semiconductor solutions enable advanced sensing and perception
capabilities in next-generation consumer, mobility, and industrial
automation products such as mobile devices, autonomous vehicles,
and robots. The company's patented Light Control Metasurface (LCM™)
beam steering chips deliver an unparalleled combination of high
performance, exceptional reliability, and low cost — all in a tiny,
easily integrated solution. Lumotive has received measurable
industry acclaim including Fierce Electronics' 2021 Startup of the
Year award, CES Innovation Awards in 2022 and 2024, Fast Company's
Next Big Thing in Tech 2023, a 2022 SPIE PRISM Award, and a
prestigious Edison Award. Investors include Gates Frontier, MetaVC
Partners, Quan Funds, Samsung Ventures, and Uniquest.
About Hokuyo Automatic
Founded in Osaka, Japan in 1946, Hokuyo Automatic is a
pioneer of automation technology offering a full range of
industrial sensor products for the factory automation, logistics
automation and process automation industries. Hokuyo's products
include collision-avoidance sensors, safety laser scanner and
obstacle detection sensors, optical data transmission devices,
laser rangefinders (lidar) and hot metal detectors. By combining
reliable technology, comprehensive product distribution and
unparalleled service and support, the company has maintained an
outstanding reputation for creativity and performance with
customers.
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