Unlocking revolutionary applications in machine vision, robotics, and industrial systems
- 3 US Patents (issued and pending) with foreign/PCT filings
- $10 billion+ addressable market
- Applications in machine vision, robotics, and industrial systems
- Spun out of the University of Washington
Tunoptix is commercializing proprietary technology that outperforms traditional optical systems by utilizing meta-optics and advanced reconstruction software in system architectures that transform optical data for digital processing.
This pioneering process equips imaging systems with advanced functionality, compact form factors, reduced cost, and minimal complexity.
The digital revolution introduced semiconductor detectors and storage into the optical arena, but these are coupled to core optical elements and system designs that have remained relatively unchanged. Existing systems are focused on preserving human-interpretable images rather than prioritizing information extraction and processing.
The next technological revolution, enabled by ubiquitous computing power and artificial intelligence, is changing how we interact with machines and each other. Advanced imaging systems must prioritize ‘digital’, machine-based information over human viewing.
The digital revolution introduced semiconductor detectors and storage into the optical arena, but these are coupled to core optical elements and system designs that have remained relatively unchanged. Existing systems are focused on preserving human-interpretable images rather than prioritizing information extraction and processing.
The next technological revolution, enabled by ubiquitous computing power and artificial intelligence, is changing how we interact with machines and each other. Advanced imaging systems must prioritize ‘digital’, machine-based information over human viewing.
Advantages of Meta-optical Systems
- Enables complex optical devices (lithographically defined optics vs mechanical grinding and polishing)
- Thinner and lighter optical elements (typically 10X – 100X thinner with proportional weight savings)
- Multiple elements can be combined into a single, flat surface
- Enhanced information capacity relative to conventional optics
- Thermally stable
Our team includes top academic, scientific, and industry professionals with experience in optics, nanofabrication, and industrial commercialization
Publications and Research
This research highlights some of the academic foundations of Tunoptix’s patented technology
- Real time full-color imaging in a Meta-optical fiber endoscope
- Meta-optics for Computational Imaging
- End-to-end Optimized Meta-optics for Full-color Imaging
- Analysis of EDOF Metalenses for Computational Imaging
- Freeform Meta-optics
- Varifocal Zoom Imaging
- Varifocal and Achromatic Meta-optics
- Meta-optical Depth Imaging
- Silicon Nitride-based Meta-optics
- CMOS-compatible Flat optics
- MEMS-actuated Metasurface Alvarez lenses