SolidVue, a company specializing in SPAD sensor IC technology, and Lumotive, a US-based developer of programmable optical semiconductors, have announced a strategic collaboration to create next-generation LiDAR systems. This partnership aims to combine their respective technologies to advance 3D sensing capabilities.
The primary focus of this collaboration will be to develop a reference design. This design will integrate SolidVue’s high-performance dTOF SPAD array receiver with Lumotive’s Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) beamforming chip. The combined system is anticipated to offer enhanced performance in resolution, precision, and efficiency, benefiting LiDAR module and system developers across multiple sectors.
Both companies share a vision of enabling high-performance, compact, and cost-effective LiDAR solutions. This initiative is expected to accelerate the adoption of LiDAR in key markets, including autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and smart devices.
Jung-Hoon Chun, Co-CEO of SolidVue, stated, “By combining our advanced SPAD receiver technology with Lumotive’s cutting-edge beam steering chips, we aim to push the boundaries of what LiDAR systems can achieve. This collaboration is an important step toward realizing our mission of delivering high-resolution, reliable LiDAR sensor ICs to the global market.”
Dr. Sam Heidari, CEO of Lumotive, added, “By combining SolidVue’s sensor innovation with our LCM technology, we’re redefining what’s possible in LiDAR performance and paving the way for next-generation applications. The collaboration between our two companies highlights the synergy of our visions and technologies, and we are excited about the potential impact across multiple industries.”
SolidVue and Lumotive are committed to enabling a new class of LiDAR systems that provide superior performance, scalability, and design flexibility for future applications, leveraging their complementary strengths and aligned objectives.
